SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — Al Bataeh CSC delivered a road upset Wednesday, defeating Sharjah FC 2-0 in an Arabian Gulf League match at Sharjah Stadium. The visitors’ substitutes provided both second-half goals, defying pregame projections that heavily favored the hosts. Anatole Abang opened the scoring in the 46th minute, followed by a goal from Mohammad Juma Eid in the 62nd minute. Sharjah FC, which had a 71% probability to win according to Interstat’s ELO system, was shut out. The match was contentious, featuring nine yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. With the result, Al Bataeh begins its league campaign with a win, while Sharjah starts with a loss.