Al Bataeh 0, Al Wasl 1

DUBIYAH, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — Nicolás Giménez’s first-half strike proved decisive as Al Wasl SC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Bataeh CSC in an Arabian Gulf League match Saturday at Zabeel Stadium. The contest, however, was marred by a pair of late red cards that disrupted the flow of the game. The only goal arrived in the 34th minute, a product of fluid attacking play from the hosts. Defender Hugo initiated the move, finding forward Brahian Palacios, who then combined with fellow forward Renato Júnior. The final pass fell to midfielder Giménez, who finished clinically to give… Read more...