The Maliha team survived a loss against its guest Al-Nasr, after overturning a three-goal deficit at the end of the first half to a difficult victory by a single goal with a score of (26-25), the day before yesterday, in the second round of the “Emirates Handball Cup”, the first competition. New season.
The round also witnessed the Sharjah team, the “defending champion,” achieving its second successive victory by defeating its guest, Al-Wahda, with a score of (31-20), and Shabab Al-Ahly beginning its journey in the tournament with a victory at home and among its fans at the expense of Al-Wasl, by a score of (28-15), especially since the “Dubai Knights” » He underwent a forced rest in the opening round, with participation in the new season limited to seven clubs.
The Sharjah and Maliha teams strengthened their partnership at the top of the general standings with six points each, two points behind Al-Nasr in third place, and the victory gave the Shabab Al-Ahly team an advance to fourth place with three points, one point behind Al-Wahda and Al-Wasl, who shared fifth place, while Dibba Al-Hisn occupies. Who rested this round, ranked seventh and last with one point.
Al-Nasr squandered its chance to lead at the end of the first half (14-11), after a second half during which Maliha succeeded in reducing the difference and deciding the match (26-25).
Sharjah did not find it difficult to impose its rhythm on the course of the Al Wahda match, after a first half that ended with a lead (16-9), and confirmed its advantage during the second half (31-20).
In a similar scenario, Shabab Al-Ahly succeeded in ending the first half ahead of Al-Wasl (15-8), and continued to dominate during the second half and emerge victorious with a wide score (28-15).
The third round matches will be held at five in the afternoon, with Dibba Al-Hisn meeting Al-Wahda, Shabab Al-Ahly meeting Al-Nasr, and the day after tomorrow, Maliha and Sharjah will face off.
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