Shabab AlAhli and Ittihad Kalba played out a goalless draw in matchweek five of the ADNOC Pro League at Rashid Stadium on Friday.
The visitors had their biggest chance in the first half when Shabab Al Ahli's goalkeeper produced a double save to deny Waleed Rashid's powerful effort before making a crucial block after the ball had fallen to Ahmed Alnaqbi.
Shabab Al Ahli kept searching for a breakthrough in the second half as Igor Jesus Da Cruz sent a smart pass to Omar Khribin inside the box, but the Syrian forward could not aim goalward.
In the 62nd minute, Yuri Cesar missed another real chance when he fired a right-footed shot, but the ball hit the cross-bar.
The result means Shabab Al Ahli sit fifth with seven points, while Ittihad Kalba are in the sixth position with also seven points.
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