Match Report
Al Fujairah, 8th on 39 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Dubai United (2nd, 58). The last five rounds placed Al Fujairah no better than 14th for form, against 8th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.61/1 for Dubai United and 1.64/1.68 for Al Fujairah (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.44.
Dubai United had won three straight, having scored in 10 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: Dubai United 13/15, Al Fujairah 6/15.
5 meetings are on record — 1 won by Dubai United, 2 by Al Fujairah, 2 drawn, at 4.2 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 80% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 80%.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Dubai United led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Dubai United: Brahima Dao (32'), Durma Maniongui (90') · Al Fujairah: Sander Benbachir (48')
Key stats
Possession: Dubai United 52% · Al Fujairah 48% · Total shots: 12-11 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 3-5