Sharjah extend winning streak as Al Nasr down Dibba Al Hisn

Sharjah continued their impressive run in the UAE Handball Federation’s General League, securing a commanding 37–30 victory over Al Wasl in the men’s competition.

Displaying strong attacking intent and solid defensive organisation, Sharjah made an early statement, building momentum and establishing a six-goal advantage to lead 21–15 at half-time. Their effective finishing and ability to maintain pressure kept Al Wasl chasing the game throughout the opening period.

The second half saw Sharjah maintain their composure and control the pace of the contest, combining disciplined teamwork with clinical attacking play to preserve their advantage. Despite Al Wasl’s efforts to close the gap, Sharjah remained firmly in control and ultimately sealed a convincing seven-goal victory, finishing the match at 37–30.

The match between Sharjah and Al Wasl was officiated by Dr Omar Al Zubair Al Marzouqi, an internationally certified handball referee and elite-level technical observer.

International, Olympic and world-level handball referee Dr Omar Al Marzouqi began his sporting journey as a player with Al Nasr Club, where he played from 1984 to 1998 before embarking on a distinguished career in officiating.

His rise on the international stage began with the awarding of his continental referee badge in Muscat in 2000, followed by his international badge in Kuwait in 2003.

Al Marzouqi reached a historic milestone in 2011 when he officiated the World Championship final between Germany and Denmark in Greece. His appointment marked a breakthrough for non-European referees, ending Europe’s long-standing dominance of officiating men’s World Championship finals since the establishment of the International Handball Federation (IHF).

In recognition of this landmark achievement and his outstanding contribution to the sport, Al Marzouqi received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sports Excellence Award, cementing his place among the UAE’s distinguished sporting officials.

In another match, Al Nasr produced a convincing away performance, defeating Dibba Al Hisn 35-26.

Strong defensive pressure and efficient fast breaks allowed Al Nasr to pull away early and comfortably claim all two points.

Shabab Al Ahli earned a hard-fought 27-24 victory on the road against Al Dhaid. In a tight, physical contest, Shabab Al Ahli held off a late second-half push from the hosts to close out the match.