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Dubai edge past Al Ain

DUBAI — Dubai continued their winning streak with a narrow 1-0 home victory over former champions Al Ain in the opener of the second part of the Pro-League in Al Aweer on Thursday evening. Hassan Mohammed fired home the all-important goal of the tough clash.

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Published: Sat 5 Feb 2011, 12:20 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 8:42 AM

The defeat added more woes to the already sinking Al Ain. The winners multiple crowns, including the inaugural AFC Champions League in 2002, Gulf Cup Champions, nine-time winners of the national league, five-time holders of the President Cup, three-time winners of the Federation Cup, twice winners of the Super Cup, twice winners of the Etisalat Cup and previous winners of the Abu Dhabi Championship, are now facing a real threat of relegation to the First Division after slipping to the 11^th position with 11 points from 12 starts.

The club have most recently sacked their national coach Abdul Hamid Al Mistiky and replaced him with Brazilian Alexander Gallo, but no improvement has been achieved so far.

Al Ain, who had signed top international stars including Chilean Jorge Valdivia, Brazil’s Emerson and Argentinean Jose Sand, have been losing ground after losing the services of their foreigners one after another.

Al Ain have won two and drew five from their 12 starts and scored 14 and conceded 22 goals.

Meanwhile, promoted Dubai have now advanced to the ninth position and improved their chances to maintain their pro-league status.

hisham@khaleejtimes.com