Ajman 0, Al Wasl 0

DUBAY, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — In a chaotic and ill-tempered Arabian Gulf League match that defied pregame projections, Al Wasl SC and Ajman played to a scoreless draw Saturday at Zabeel Stadium that was notable more for its flurry of yellow and red cards than for any attacking quality on display. The contest, which finished 0-0, was a stark departure from the offensive showcase predicted by statistical models. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-1 victory for Al Wasl SC, while its ELO system gave Ajman a 55.60 percent probability of securing a win. Instead, the match devolved into… Read more...