In a mid week match in week 11, on Tuesday Dec 20th, Al Wahda plays host to Khor Fakkan in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched UAE League teams. In their last match, 1st placed Al Wahda, recorded a 1-1 draw against Al Ain. João Pedro struck first for Al Wahda in the 25th minute, then in the 72nd minute, Bandar Mohammed Saeed Saleh Al Ahbabi sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Soufiane Rahimi earning Al Ain at least a draw. Al Wahda looks to continue their winning ways, having 9 wins in their last 10 matches, while 11th placed Khor Fakkan is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Al Sharjah. Ousmane Camara scored the first goal for Al Sharjah in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, then Marcus Vinicius Barbosa Meloni tied it up for Khor Fakkan on an own goal in the 67th minute squeezing out at least the one point for Khor Fakkan. Khor Fakkan is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Al Wahda won by a score of 1 to 0. José Jurado struck first for Al Wahda in the 71st minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Khor Fakkan was frustrated by Al Wahda’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Al Wahda ended the match with the shutout victory.
Khor Fakkan is glad to have Aylton Boa Morte in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored five goals. Al Wahda is glad to have João Pedro in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored 5 goals.