Atiq’s 56th-minute goal lifts Al Jazira past Bani Yas Under 23

BANIYAS, United Arab Emirates (Interstat) — Mohammad Atiq scored in the 56th minute and Al Jazira made the goal stand in a 1-0 win over Bani Yas Club Under 23 at Baniyas Stadium. Atiq played the full match and recorded the game’s only goal. The home side could not answer after conceding early in the second half, and Al Jazira held on for the result. The match was played on Monday. Al Jazira protected the narrow lead. Al Jazira is now 2-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. Bani Yas Club Under 23 is 0-1-1 in the competition and 0-1-1 across all competitions. Al Jazira’s previous results this season included a 0-0 draw with Baniyas and a 3-1 win over Ittihad Kalba U23. Bani Yas Club Under 23 previously drew 0-0 with Al Wasl Club Under 23. Al Jazira next faces Al Wasl.