Al Wahda triumphs in derby clash against Al Jazira

Match held at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium

The match took place on Wednesday evening at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Al Jazira’s home ground. Both teams battled for dominance in a tightly contested game that saw limited clear-cut chances.

Decisive moment: Own goal seals the win

The only goal of the match came in first-half stoppage time when Rafel Tajer of Al Jazira inadvertently scored an own goal in the 45+1 minute, giving Al Wahda the lead just before the break.

Standings update after round 5

With the win, Al Wahda rises to the top of the standings on 11 points, at least temporarily. Al Jazira, on the other hand, remains in fifth place with 7 points, as their inconsistent form continues.