The draw decides the summit of Al-Wasl and Shabab Al-Ahly and shuffles the cards at the top of the league

Al-Wasl redrawn the features of the competition for the Professional League title, after imposing a 1-1 draw on its neighbor Shabab Al-Ahly in the confrontation that brought them together this Wednesday evening at Zabeel Stadium in the eighteenth round, stopping the series of victories of the “Dubai Knights” and reigniting the race for leadership.

The match was at a highly competitive pace, characterized by caution in the first half, before the pace increased after the break.

Al-Wasl took advantage of its early advantage in the second half, when it opened the scoring in the 48th minute through Sergio Pereira with a precise shot that reflected the “Emperor’s” boldness in investing in spaces behind the defence.

Shabab Al-Ahly’s response was not delayed, but it needed greater patience and organization in the final third, as it succeeded in the 72nd minute in achieving an equalizer through its player Saeed Ezzat Allah, with a goal that was subject to a four-minute VAR review before it was approved, amid public anticipation that increased the tension and importance of the moment.

The result mixed the cards at the top, as Shabab Al-Ahly raised its score to 42 points and regained the lead temporarily while having a postponed match with Al-Wahda, awaiting Al-Ain’s result (41 points) against Khor Fakkan, while Al-Wasl strengthened its position in fourth place after reaching 30 points.