Al Jazira 1, Al Bataeh 1

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections, Al Bataeh CSC and Al Jazira SCC opened their Arabian Gulf League campaigns with a 1-1 draw on Thursday at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium. The result left both clubs with identical records to start the season: no wins, no losses and one draw across all competitions. The game began in stunning fashion, with Al Jazira’s midfielder Aziz Gʻaniyev silencing the home crowd just three minutes into the contest. Gʻaniyev finished a play from the right side, giving the visiting side an immediate advantage. His early goal appeared… Read more...