In an electrifying encounter at Ittihad Kalba's home ground, the team staged a remarkable comeback to draw level with Khorfakkan in the final moments of their matchweek 13 match in the ADNOC Pro League.
Despite being a man down, Khorfakkan initially seized the lead with a goal from Lourency Do early in the second half. However, Ittihad Kalba's resilience paid off when substitute Ahmed Alnaqbi scored the equalizer deep into stoppage time, bringing the score to a nail-biting 1-1 finish.
The draw places Ittihad Kalba at 11th in the standings with 13 points, while Khorfakkan sit just above them at 10th with 14 points. The match was a tactical battle, with both teams initially focusing on controlling the midfield, leading to a cautious first half.
Khorfakkan, reduced to ten men due to Omar Saeed's red card for a late tackle, took the lead through Lourency's skillful header in the 61st minute. However, Ittihad Kalba's persistence paid off when Alnaqbi's late strike ensured the points were shared, adding a thrilling chapter to the ADNOC Pro League season.