Red Card Drama Dominates Sixth Round of Play

The UAE Pro League's sixth round delivered non-stop drama, with Al Ain maintaining their lead at 16 points while Al Wahda and Al Wasl close the gap. The round was marked by a record seven red cards across six matches and standout performances from key players, but also highlighted the growing struggles of some traditional powerhouses.

Bani Yas hits rock bottom

Bani Yas continues their worst season ever, sitting with zero points and zero goals after six rounds. Their latest defeat to Al Ain was particularly telling - despite 27 shots with 10 on target, they couldn't find the net. The team hasn't scored against Al Ain in their last four meetings and hasn't beaten the league leaders in nine straight encounters.

Al Nasr's decline deepens

Al Nasr's 1-2 loss to Al Wasl in the Dubai derby has fans worried. The club entered the season with high hopes but now finds itself sliding fast. They haven't won a derby match against Al Wasl or Shabab Al Ahli in their last seven attempts, managing just one draw and six losses.

Red card chaos sweeps the league

Referees handed out seven red cards across six matches - a rare occurrence that made this the highest round for dismissals in recent memory. The previous record was six red cards in round 10 of the 2022-2023 season.

Al Wahda's unbeaten streak continues

Under Portuguese coach José Morais, Al Wahda extended their unbeaten run to 18 consecutive league matches after beating Al Bataeh. They sit just two points behind leaders Al Ain, establishing themselves as serious title contenders.

Sharjah finds their form

Sharjah's important win over Al Dhafra moved them from the bottom half to mid-table. The victory continued their dominance over Al Dhafra - they haven't lost to them in 10 league meetings, winning nine and drawing once. At home, Sharjah has beaten Al Dhafra seven straight times.

Cáceres shines for Al Ain

Paraguayan midfielder Alejandro Cáceres is having his best spell with Al Ain. In the 4-0 win over Bani Yas, he scored once and assisted twice. He currently leads the league in assists with four and has created 26 other chances that teammates couldn't convert, proving crucial to Al Ain's attacking system.

Historical records stay intact

Despite a goalless draw with Kalba, Shabab Al Ahli maintained their perfect record against them in the Pro League era. Kalba remains one of six teams that Shabab Al Ahli has never lost to, alongside Khor Fakkan, Hatta, Al Orouba, Al Bataeh, and Dibba Al Hisn.

Meanwhile, Khor Fakkan ended their poor run against Ajman with a valuable victory. The win denied Ajman the chance to extend what was shaping up to be their best-ever league start. For Khor Fakkan, it marked their first victory over Ajman after seven previous meetings that included five losses and two draws.