Match Report
The table gap was wide: 28 points between Al Wasl (3rd, 48 pts) and Dibba Al Fujairah (14th, 20 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.12 for Al Wasl and 0.96/2.12 for Dibba Al Fujairah (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.41.
4 meetings are on record — 3 won by Al Wasl, 0 by Dibba Al Fujairah, 1 drawn, at 2.5 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host.
The venue was Zabeel Stadium, with room for 8,439 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Wasl led 3-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Al Wasl: Fábio Lima (19'), Miguel Borja (39'), Brahian Palacios (43'), Fábio Lima (53') · Dibba Al Fujairah: Drissa Coulibaly (25'), Saymon Cabral (76')
Key stats
Possession: Al Wasl 70% · Dibba Al Fujairah 30% · Total shots: 27-11 · On target: 11-7 · Corners: 12-4