Pele's Strike Puts Ajman Level with Al Wasl
Mohamed Juma, known as Pele, scored in the 83rd minute to give Ajman a third straight cup win and a share of the lead. Al Jazira drew 0-0 with Sharjah after Cornado's penalty was saved.
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The identity of UAE League Cup rests on UAE Pro League club competition and cup competition for top-flight clubs. Domestic league-club trophy and group-and-knockout cup structure add further format, field or qualification context. This makes it a United Arab Emirates professional league cup with a specific place in the competition system rather than a generic event in the same discipline.
With league-season cup pathway as another durable marker, UAE League Cup remains distinct even when participants, winners, prize money or individual editions change.
With league-season cup pathway as another durable marker, UAE League Cup remains distinct even when participants, winners, prize money or individual editions change.
Shabab Al Ahli secure first ADIB Cup win over United
Shabab Al Ahli beat United 2-1 at Rashid Stadium on October 8, earning five points after two draws. United had more possession but put only three shots on target.
Al Ain seek response against Ajman in ADIB Cup
Al Ain host Ajman on 2 October in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup. Ajman sit third on three points; Al Ain are looking for their first result after an opening setback.
Zayed Al Hammadi may need surgery after Al Wahda injury
Al Wahda goalkeeper Zayed Al Hammadi is having medical checks after an injury in the Abu Dhabi derby. Initial reports say surgery may be needed, with recovery expected to keep him out for more than two and a half months.
Cartabia tells Shabab Al Ahli to fix mistakes after Hatta draw
Federico Cartabia says Shabab Al Ahli must look hard at themselves after a 2-2 draw with Hatta in the UAE League Cup. He insists the result is not good enough and wants mistakes fixed right away.
Sharjah let two-goal lead slip as Ajman snatch late UAE League Cup win
Sharjah FC lost 3-2 to Ajman in the UAE League Cup, despite leading 2-0 at halftime. Coach Moraes blamed the defeat on a lack of reliable substitutes and ongoing player absences.