Al-Wahda repels Al-Ain and is crowned champion of the cup

Al-Wahda team won its third title in the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Football Cup yesterday, after defeating Al-Ain in the final match with an unanswered goal, in a match in which “Al-Zaeem” was the better party with complete control over the details of the match, but “Al-Annabi” knew how to achieve what was required of him. He maintained his lead from the 15th minute.

The match fulfilled all its promises from a technical standpoint, was exciting and enthusiastic, and met the aspirations of the fans of both sides. It was led by the Mexican referee, Cesar Ramos.

Al-Wahda broke the two-title partnership with Al-Ain, as it advanced over “Al-Zaeem” with a title, and also closed the gap with Shabab Al-Ahly, who won the championship in five previous editions. After the end of the match, which was held at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain players were honored with silver medals, while Al Wahda players won gold medals and the cup title, which was lifted by Al Wahda captain Ismail Matar, concluding a historic journey with “Al Annabi” with the League Cup title, after it was announced in It was previously reported that he will retire at the end of the current season.

Winning the title represents a rescue for Al Wahda’s season, which had bid farewell to the President’s Cup early, and its chances of competing for the ADNOC Professional League title had diminished, in which Al Wasl is alone in the lead with 52 points, with five rounds remaining until the end of the tournament.

Al-Wahda had finished the first half leading with a clean goal scored by Lucas Pimienta early with a header in the 15th minute, after he broke the offside trap, a goal that its players, and behind them goalkeeper Rashid Issa, struggled to maintain in the face of a torrent of regular attacks from Al-Ain players.

During the second half, Al Ain continued to have the advantage of possessing the ball and initiating continuous attacks, but this was not enough to change the reality of the match due to the defensive courage and cohesion of Al Wahda players.

. Al Wahda saved the current season with the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup title.