Ajman’s Perfect Streak
Ajman secured their third consecutive victory in the 2026-27 ADIB Cup after edging Bani Yas 1-0 at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium on Friday. Substitute Mohammad Juma Eid proved the difference in the 83rd minute, converting a delivery from Yasin Jabri to maintain Ajman’s perfect start and bring their tally to nine points. Ajman maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 ADIB Cup with a 1-0 victory over Bani Yas at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium on Friday in Gameweek 3. 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.
- Result history: This marks only the second time the club has opened the tournament with three straight wins, matching their 2013 performance.
- Match milestone: Ajman successfully kept a clean sheet against Bani Yas for the first time in this competition.
- Possession stats: The hosts controlled 54% of the ball during the first half while managing five shots on target, eventually securing the points after Bani Yas failed to find a late equalizer.
Al Nasr’s Resurgent Performance
Al Nasr rebounded from an early deficit to defeat Hatta 4-1 at Al Maktoum Stadium. Despite Al Nasr’s early dominance, Hatta took the lead in the 30th minute through a Bernard Faye penalty. The hosts responded within two minutes when Kevin Andres Agudelo leveled the score. Agudelo continued his momentum in the second half, adding a second goal in the 64th minute to complete the comeback. A Ghaith Ouahabi own goal and a late header by Ramon Mierez in the 83rd minute sealed the victory. Making it 3-1, the home side extended their advantage just two minutes later when Ghaith Ouahabi turned the ball into his own net. Who found the net with a powerful header to seal a 4-1 victory, al Nasr continued to push forward and completed the scoring in the 83rd minute through Ramon Mierez.
- Match control: Al Nasr dominated possession with 68.4% in the opening half.
- Player form: Agudelo has now contributed to seven goals, including four scores and three assists, across his last eight ADIB Cup appearances.
- Standings: The result moves Al Nasr to seven points, securing second place in the current standings.
Al Wasl Clinches Late Win
Al Wasl preserved their perfect start to the season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Khorfakkan at Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium. Following a scoreless first half, Haliru Sarki put Khorfakkan ahead in the 57th minute. The visitors leveled through a Mehdi Taremi header in the 77th minute before intensifying their attack during the final moments. However, neither side could find a breakthrough before the interval.
- Decisive finish: Soufiane Bouftini secured the victory for Al Wasl with a goal in the 90+3rd minute.
- Tournament standing: With nine points from three matches, Al Wasl now sits at the top of the league phase standings.
- Competition outlook: While Al Wasl remains unbeaten, the loss leaves Khorfakkan without a point after three rounds of play.
