Igor Coronado's third goal, a penalty in the 88th minute, completed his hat-trick and saved Sharjah FC from letting a two-goal lead slip away, sealing a 4-3 win over United in a match that swung wildly in the final stages. With the score tied at 3-3 and United pressing for a winner, Coronado's calm finish sent the Sharjah Stadium crowd into celebration.
This match marked Igor Coronado's first hat-trick of the 2026-27 UAE Pro League season, as highlighted in official league materials.
The second half was a different story. United, managed by Andrea Pirlo, came out with more urgency. Anis Krimi scored in the 49th minute to cut the deficit, and less than a minute later, he struck again to level the match at 3-3. For a stretch, Sharjah's early dominance looked shaky as United threatened to complete the comeback. As confirmed by Sharjah24, Krimi scored both United goals in the second half, including the equalizer.
Sharjah edged possession with 51.3% and completed 89.7% of their passes, while United finished with 48.7% possession and 88% passing accuracy. The match was close throughout, with both teams creating chances and refusing to settle for a draw.
The official league report and independent match centers confirm that Coronado's decisive third goal was scored from the penalty spot in the 88th minute, sealing the 4-3 result for Sharjah. This seven-goal thriller was one of the highest-scoring matches of the round and contributed to the league reaching a significant 100-goal milestone in the 2026-27 season.
Sharjah's ability to recover after losing control late in the game shows their resilience. United, under Pirlo, pushed them to the limit, but Coronado's finishing made the difference. In the UAE Pro League, no lead is safe, and individual moments can decide the outcome.
