Al Wahda U23 edges Al Ain U23 on late Diop goal

AL AIN (Interstat) — Papa Diop scored in the 90th minute as Al Wahda U23 defeated Al Ain FC Under 23 1-0 on Monday at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The match remained scoreless until the closing stages. Al Wahda U23 improved its competition record to 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, matching its overall record. Al Ain FC Under 23 fell to 2 wins and 1 loss in the competition and across all competitions. Al Wahda U23’s previous results included a loss at Hatta U23, a home win over Khorfakkan Club Under 23 and a draw at Al Sharjah U23. Al Ain FC Under 23 had beaten Ajman Club Under 23 and Shabab Al Ahli Club Under 23. Diop’s late goal decided a match in which Al Ain FC Under 23 could not find a response. Al Wahda U23 collected the win after a tight contest.