Sharjah's 4-3 win over United was the standout match of the fourth round in the UAE Pro League. Both teams traded goals until the final minutes, with Sharjah holding on for three points. United pushed hard late on, but Sharjah's attack proved just enough to see them through.
The Al Wasl vs Khorfakkan match on September 4, 2026, at Zabeel Stadium ended 5-2, with five different goal contributors for Al Wasl, including an own goal by Akram Nakach.
Al Wasl made a statement of their own, beating Khorfakkan 5-2 at Zabeel Stadium. Five different players scored for Al Wasl, including an own goal by Akram Nakach. The goals came from Siaka Sidibe (18'), Nicolás Giménez (23', penalty), Pedro Malheiro (61'), Nakach's own goal (76'), and Renato Júnior (90+2'). Junior Flemmings scored both for Khorfakkan (51', 87'). After a loss in the previous round, Al Wasl's response put them back among the league's early leaders.
Al Ain controlled their match against Ittihad Kalba, winning 2-0 and never letting Kalba settle. Africa Soccer noted this was Al Ain's second straight clean sheet, showing their defensive strength and moving them to the top of the table, at least for now.
Ahead of the fourth round, Al Wasl entered the match against Khorfakkan with 6 points, having suffered a defeat in the previous round, while Khorfakkan had just secured their first win of the season in round three and stood at 3 points. Both teams were looking to build momentum early in the campaign.
Al Wahda edged Al Dhafra 1-0 on the final day of the round. It wasn't flashy, but the three points keep Al Wahda in the mix near the top of the table.
Baniyas got past Hatta 1-0 in a close match, and Al Nasr beat Ajman 2-1. These narrow wins and losses are already shaping the league table, with every point starting to matter as teams look to avoid early mistakes.
After a round full of goals and tight finishes, the league standings are starting to take shape. Sharjah and Al Wasl have been the most entertaining so far, while Al Ain and Shabab Al Ahli are setting the pace with steady results. Teams struggling to keep up will feel the pressure in the coming weeks, as the title race looks set to stay close and competitive.
