Match Report
Al Dhafra U23 beat Al Bataeh U23 2-1 at home in the Arabian Gulf Reserve League. Before the match, Al Dhafra U23 were 6th in the Arabian Gulf Reserve League table with Al Bataeh U23 in 13th. Al Dhafra U23 have dominated this fixture (2025–2026), winning 2 of 2 encounters. Al Dhafra U23 had scored 25 goals this season (1.5 per game), Al Bataeh U23 had 19 (1.1 per game). Al Dhafra U23's goals came from Ezeckiel Noumonvi (57'), Muhamed Suwareh (85'); Al Bataeh U23 scored through João Carrijo (62'). Match stats: possession 60%-40%, shots 7-5, on target 3-1, corners 5-1. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Al Dhafra U23: Ezeckiel Noumonvi (57'), Muhamed Suwareh (85') · Al Bataeh U23: João Carrijo (62')
Key stats
Possession: Al Dhafra U23 60% · Al Bataeh U23 40% · Total shots: 7-5 · On target: 3-1 · Corners: 5-1