Al Bataeh 1, Al Nasr CSC 1

DUBayy, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — In a match that defied pregame projections, Al Nasr CSC and visiting Al Bataeh CSC played to a 1-1 draw in Arabian Gulf League action Wednesday at Al Maktoum Stadium. The result, which saw a late equalizer cancel out a second-half opener, left both clubs with identical records to open their league campaigns: no wins, no losses and one draw. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-0 victory for the home side, with its ELO system giving Al Nasr a 73.6 percent probability to win. Al Bataeh, however, demonstrated resilience to secure a road… Read more...