Sharjah end season in style with victory over Al Wasl, Al Wahda and Al Orooba win

Sharjah wrapped up their ADNOC Pro League campaign on a high note, delivering a commanding second-half performance to secure a 4-1 win over Al Wasl at the Sharjah Stadium on Sunday evening.

The result not only showcased their attacking prowess but also ensured a strong finish to the season, cementing second place in the standings with 51 points. Al Wasl, meanwhile, concluded their campaign in fourth place with 46 points.

The first half offered little in the way of action, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. Defensive discipline dominated the opening 45 minutes, leading to a goalless stalemate at the break.

However, the second half painted an entirely different picture. Sharjah returned to the pitch with renewed energy and intent, and it didn’t take long for them to make their mark.

In the 53rd minute, they broke the deadlock through a confidently taken penalty, expertly dispatched into the top-right corner beyond the reach of Al Wasl’s goalkeeper.

Just three minutes later, the lead was doubled. Lucas produced a moment of brilliance, firing a thunderous first-time half-volley into the back of the net, leaving the defense stunned and the crowd roaring.

Sharjah continued their relentless assault and found a third goal in the 65th minute. Luan Pereira capitalized on a defensive error, calmly slotting the ball into the bottom-left corner to make it 3-0.

Al Wasl managed to pull one back in the 68th minute, albeit through an unfortunate own goal. In attempting to intercept Rodrigo Oliveira’s low cross, Shaheen Abdalla accidentally deflected the ball past his own goalkeeper, giving his side a glimmer of hope.

But any chances of a comeback were dashed in the 83rd minute when Ousmane Camara sealed the win in style.

After collecting the ball, he made a sharp cut inside the box and coolly slotted it between the legs of the goalkeeper, restoring Sharjah’s three-goal cushion and securing all three points.

Al Wahda down Al Bataeh: Al Wahda concluded their campaign in style, securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Al Bataeh at the Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium on Sunday.

The win ensured that the Abu Dhabi-based club finished the season in third place with 48 points, capping off a solid performance throughout the league campaign.

Meanwhile, Al Bataeh concluded their season in 11th place, having accumulated 27 points. The match got off to a lively start, with Al Wahda asserting their dominance early.

Iranian midfielder Ahmad Noorollah opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a stunning strike from the edge of the penalty area.

The goal was made possible by a moment of brilliance from Syrian forward Omar Khribin, who delivered an exquisite backheeled pass to set up Noorollah’s finish.

Khribin, who had already impressed with his creative play, soon found his name on the scoresheet as well.

In the 19th minute, he coolly converted from the penalty spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to double Al Wahda’s lead and underline his influential role in the contest.

Al Bataeh responded swiftly, managing to pull one back just four minutes later.

Brazilian forward Alvaro de Oliveira latched onto a precise cross from Uzbek midfielder Azizjon Ganiev and struck a crisp first-time half-volley into the top-left corner, giving his side a glimmer of hope.

However, Al Wahda restored their two-goal cushion just before halftime.

Noorollah was once again at the right place at the right time, pouncing on a loose rebound inside the six-yard box and slotting it to complete his brace in the 43rd minute.

Despite some second-half efforts from both sides, the scoreline remained unchanged, and Al Wahda walked away with all three points and a strong finish to their league’s journey.

Al Orooba closed out their season with a 2-1 away win over Dibba Al Hisn at the Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi Stadium in the final matchweek of the campaign.

Players of Sharjah celebrate after their win over Al Wasl in the ADNOC Pro League match at the Sharjah Stadium on Sunday.