Ajman Secures Azaro Goal in Sharjah Clash; Milosh and Goran Cheer from the Stands

Ajman Stuns Sharjah in UAE Derby as Azaro Strike Secures Crucial Away Victory

Ajman pulled off an impressive 1-0 away victory against Sharjah on Sunday, with Moroccan striker Walid Azaro's 70th-minute goal proving decisive in the UAE Pro League's fourth round. The win lifts Ajman to eighth place while leaving Sharjah struggling in tenth, highlighting the competitive nature of this season's domestic campaign.

Match Dynamics and Key Moments

Playing at Sharjah Stadium in front of around 2,000 fans, Ajman showed superior technical quality throughout the encounter. The visitors created the better chances, with Leziery Silva coming closest in the first half before goalkeeper Darwish Mohammed made a crucial save to keep the score level at the break.

Ajman's dominance nearly paid off earlier when Junior Villemings found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper in the 64th minute, only to waste what proved to be the game's clearest opportunity before Azaro's eventual winner.

Coaching Crisis Adds Drama

Both teams faced unusual circumstances with their Serbian head coaches absent from the touchline due to suspension. Miloš Milojevic (Sharjah) and Goran Stevanovic (Ajman) were forced to watch from the stands, leaving assistant coaches Abd al-Rahman al-Haddad and Youssef al-Ketbi to guide their respective teams.

This coaching disruption seemed to affect Sharjah more significantly, as they struggled to find their rhythm against a well-organized Ajman side that capitalized on their opponent's instability.

Injury Crisis Compounds Sharjah's Problems

Sharjah's task became even more difficult due to a mounting injury list that ruled out several key players. First-choice goalkeeper Adel al-Hosani, midfielder Shaheen Abdulrahman, and foreign players Vladimir, Luan Pereira, Markus Miloni, and Pobletti were all unavailable for selection.

The hosts did see the return of Caio Lucas and Majed Hassan, who came on as substitutes in the second half, but their impact wasn't enough to prevent what represents Sharjah's second defeat of the campaign.

League Implications

This result reshuffles the middle section of the UAE Pro League table significantly. Ajman's second victory of the season moves them to six points and eighth position, suggesting they're building momentum after a slow start to the campaign.

For Sharjah, remaining stuck on four points and dropping to tenth place raises early concerns about their season objectives. With key players injured and coaching stability disrupted, they'll need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind the pack.

The victory demonstrates how competitive balance has shifted in the UAE's top flight, where traditional powerhouses can no longer take victories for granted against determined opponents willing to fight for every point.