The excitement continued in the ADNOC Professional League, after the weather conditions and heavy rain that fell on the country contributed to the postponement of a number of matches, so Al Wasl (leading the standings with 51 points) gained a new advantage that brought it one step closer to winning the title for the eighth time in its history.
The “Emperor” is considered the biggest beneficiary of the postponement of the league matches, especially since they included his most prominent competitors for the title, as the first postponement of the season occurred in the 13th round, when it was decided to postpone four matches, which are: (Emirates with Al-Bataeh, Hatta with Shabab Al-Ahly, and Ajman with Bani Yas), while The fourth match that was postponed from the same round brought Al Ain together with Al Jazira last week, and ended in a draw with two goals for each team, as Al-Zaeem was influenced by his focus on preparing to face Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League, losing two points in the competition race with Al-Wasl at the top of the standings.
On the other hand, the 19th round witnessed the holding of only two matches, and the irony is that “Yellow” played its match against Hatta and achieved victory with three unanswered goals, the day before the rain fell, and Ittihad Kalba also defeated its guest Al-Wahda with a unanswered goal, while the match between Al-Nasr and its guest Shabab was held yesterday. Al-Ahly.
The Professional Football Association decided to postpone three matches: (Al-Jazira with Khor Fakkan, Ajman with Al-Bataeh, and finally Al-Sharjah with Bani Yas), while the date of the UAE match with Al-Ain had previously been modified to take place next May 12, due to Al-Zaeem’s participation in the Asian Championship. .
Al-Wasl had the advantage of postponing its match against Al-Ain, which was scheduled to be held next week in the 20th round, due to the “Violet” playing the return match against the Saudi Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League, so that the “Cheetahs” would avoid playing a decisive match in the title competition race, as It may be held after the first place has been decided, and it becomes a worthless match in determining the identity of the champion, especially since Al-Wasl will also face its direct competitor, Shabab Al-Ahly, in the 25th round, to which the same may apply, as it will be a match without any impact on the competition for the title.
While Al-Wasl played all of its matches, Shabab Al-Ahly and Al-Ain will be under pressure to pursue the “Emperor” and reduce the difference to maintain their chances of obtaining first place.
Postponed matches
Round 13
– UAE with Al-Bataeh.
– Even with Shabab Al-Ahly.
– Ajman with Baniyas.
Round 19
– Al Jazeera with Khor Fakkan.
– Ajman with potatoes.
– Baniyas with Sharjah.
– UAE with Al Ain.
Round 20
– Al Ain with Al Wasl.
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