United rallies to beat Baniyas 3‑2 in Arabian Gulf League
ABU DHABI (Interstat) — United came from behind to beat Baniyas SCC 3-2 on Saturday at Baniyas Club Stadium in an Arabian Gulf League match in the United Arab Emirates. Moustapha Name put Baniyas up with a header in the 57th minute. United answered quickly, with Willy Semedo curling in a left-footed goal in the 68th minute. Mohamed Awad Alla then scored with his right foot in the 76th minute, and Rocky Marciano added a header 60 seconds later to put United ahead 3-1. Baniyas pressed late and scored again, but United held on for the victory. Mahamadou Camara was shown the match’s only yellow card in the second minute. United improved to 1-0 in the league and all competitions; Baniyas fell at home to 0-1. The win gives United its first victory of the season. United’s defense held firm in the closing minutes. United hosts Kalba SCC on Aug. 27, while Baniyas visits Al Wahda FC on Aug. 29.