Shabab Al Ahli ease past Al Jazira as Kalba overpower Bani Yas
- Last updated: October 13, 2026 | 09:00
Shabab Al Ahli secured a convincing 42-33 victory over Al Jazira in the UAE Hanball general Youth Category League on Monday.
In the match played at Al Jazira’s home venue, Shabab Al Ahli took control early, establishing a 21-15 lead at half-time. They maintained their advantage in the second half to seal a nine-goal victory.
The win highlighted Shabab Al Ahli’s strong performance, as they overcame Al Jazira to claim the points in the youth competition.
Dr. Major Omar Zubair Al Marzouqi officiated the match between Shabab Al Ahli and Al Jazira.
International, Olympic, and world-level referee Dr Omar Al Marzouqi began his playing career with Al Nasr Club from 1984 to 1998 before transitioning into officiating.
He went on to break new ground in international handball, challenging the long-standing European dominance in refereeing. Al Marzouqi became the first Asian referee to officiate at World Cup semi-finals and finals, paving the way for greater recognition of Arab and Asian officials on the global stage.
His distinguished career spans 60 international championships and major sporting events, including the World Championships in Sweden and Spain, the World Youth Championships in Egypt and Greece, the Women’s World Cup in South Korea, the Asian Games in Qatar and China, and the Olympic Games in London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016. He also officiated at the Confederations Cup in Qatar.
In August 2016, Omar Al Marzouqi achieved another milestone when he became the only Asian selected to serve as a technical observer at the Olympic Games in Brazil. In that role, he monitored 12 high-stakes men’s matches, including a quarter-final and a semi-final, further cementing his reputation as a leading figure in international handball.
The most stunning headline of the matches came from the Kalba Club Hall, where the hosts unleashed a historic offensive clinic.
Kalba completely overwhelmed their visitors, Baniyas, finishing with a massive 57–9 scoreline.
The Samnan Hall hosted a high-octane classic between rivals Sharjah and Al Nasr.
While Al Nasr pushed hard with high energy, Sharjah used their tactical poise in the final minutes to break away and secure a crucial 48–38 victory, preserving their spot at the top of the league.
At the Al Bataeh Club Hall, fans were treated to a fierce, end-to-end battle. Dibba Al Hisn showed incredible resilience on the road, managing to weather Al Bataeh’s late surges to secure a gritty 37–31 away win.
In another match, Al Dhafra and Mleiha went toe-to-toe in a spectacular offensive shootout. In a game that saw multiple lead changes, Al Dhafra dug deep in the final moments to squeeze out a thrilling 46–43 victory.