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Al Wahda, Al Jazira Clash for Lead

DUBAI — Two goals by Hosny Abd Rabo and Bare earned Al Ahli a narrow 2-1 victory over Emirates at Rashid Stadium here on Friday night. Iranian Redha Enayati slotted the solitary goal of the Emirates 39 minutes into the first half.

With this result, Al Ahli raised their tally to 17 points and reached the safe waters while the Emirates slipped to the bottom of the table and need a miracle to maintain their Pro-League status.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi arc rivals Al Wahda and Al Jazira lock horns in a head to head clash for the lead in the final day of the fourteenth round of the competition.

Both sides are showing the way with 33 points each, but Al Jazira lead on goals difference which, however, does not count in determining the title.

In the meantime, Al Ain face the challenge of Ajman in an effort to close the four points gap with the leaders. Al Ain are four points off the pace and are hopeful to win full points and pray for a draw in the Abu Dhabi derby between Al Wahda and Al Jazira. But Ajman are by no means easy opponents since they need to improve to reach safe waters and avoid a possible relegation to the first division.

Today’s Fixtures: Ajman v Al Ain. Kick off 5.05pm; Al Wahda v Al Jazira. Kick of 8pm.

Ze Mario Returns to Al Wasl

Al Wasl’s sources said there is a strong trend within the club to bring back former Brazilian head coach Ze Mario to take over from outgoing coach Alexandre Guimaraes.

Ze Mario was seen at the club’s premises on Thursday, but club’s officials declined to confirm or deny the reports.