Ajman extended their flawless start to the 2026-27 ADIB Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bani Yas at the Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium on Friday. Substitute Mohammad Juma Eid proved to be the difference-maker, netting the decisive goal in the 83rd minute after latching onto a pass from Yasin Jabri. Enjoying 54% possession compared with Bani Yas’ 46%, ajman had the better of the first half. Allowing Ajman to secure all three points, bani Yas pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but were unable to respond. Making it 3-1, the home side extended their advantage just two minutes later when Ghaith Ouahabi turned the ball into his own net.
Ajman’s Performance Highlights
- Match Outcome: Secured three consecutive victories, reaching nine points total.
- Historical Significance: Achieved three straight cup wins for the second time ever, matching their 2013 record.
- Clean Sheet: Recorded their first competitive shutout against Bani Yas.
- First Half Control: Maintained 54% possession and managed five shots on target compared to the opponent’s one.
Al Nasr bounced back emphatically at Al Maktoum Stadium, overturning an early deficit to secure a 4-1 triumph over Hatta. Despite dominating the early exchanges, Al Nasr fell behind in the 30th minute following a penalty converted by Bernard Faye. However, the hosts quickly regained their composure. However, neither side could find a breakthrough before the interval. The hosts responded almost immediately.
Al Nasr vs. Hatta Statistical Breakdown
- Equalizer: Kevin Andres Agudelo leveled the match in the 32nd minute.
- Turning Point: Agudelo struck again in the 64th minute to hand Al Nasr the lead.
- Defensive Errors: An own goal by Ghaith Ouahabi in the 66th minute extended the lead to 3-1.
- Final Scoreline: Ramon Mierez added a late header in the 83rd minute.
- Player Form: Agudelo has now contributed to seven goals across his last eight cup appearances, tallying four goals and three assists.
- Standings Impact: Al Nasr moved into second place with seven points, leaving Hatta stranded on one point.
In a thrilling encounter at the Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium, Al Wasl maintained their perfect record with a 2-1 comeback win against Khorfakkan. After a scoreless opening period, Khorfakkan drew first blood in the 57th minute through a powerful strike from Haliru Sarki.
Al Wasl increased their attacking intensity, eventually finding an equalizer in the 77th minute courtesy of a towering Mehdi Taremi header. The visitors refused to accept a stalemate, keeping high pressure on the Khorfakkan backline as the clock ticked into stoppage time. Their persistence was rewarded in the 90+3rd minute when Soufiane Bouftini clinically found the net to secure the comeback. This third consecutive win places Al Wasl at the summit of the league phase standings with nine points, while Khorfakkan continues to seek their first points of the competition.
Important Details
- Following their previous achievement in 2013, the result marked only the second time Ajman have won three consecutive ADIB Cup matches.
- Al Nasr had dominated possession in the first half with 68.4% and registered five shots on target compared with one for Hatta.
- Refusing to settle for a draw despite the clock running down, al Wasl continued to push forward in search of a decisive goal as the match entered stoppage time.
- Committing players to attack in an attempt to find a breakthrough and complete their comeback, the visitors increased the pressure on Khorfakkan’s defence.
