Shabab Al Ahli beat Kalba 5-1 in UAE Pro League

  • Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun was on the scoresheet in Shabab Al Ahli's 5-1 win over Kalba in the UAE Pro League on March 11, 2026. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun was on the scoresheet in Shabab Al Ahli's 5-1 win over Kalba in the UAE Pro League on March 11, 2026. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Ahead of kick-off at Rashid Stadium in Dubai, the Shabab Al Ahli fans unfurled a tifo celebrating President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, accompanied by script referring to the toughness of the people of the Emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ahead of kick-off at Rashid Stadium in Dubai, the Shabab Al Ahli fans unfurled a tifo celebrating President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, accompanied by script referring to the toughness of the people of the Emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun is a key figure for both club and country, has been beset by injuries this season. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun is a key figure for both club and country, has been beset by injuries this season. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Despite limping off with a leg injury in the draw with Al Wahda four days earlier, Saeed Ezatolahi, left, was outstanding in Shabab Al Ahli’s midfield engine room. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Despite limping off with a leg injury in the draw with Al Wahda four days earlier, Saeed Ezatolahi, left, was outstanding in Shabab Al Ahli’s midfield engine room. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Kalba were on the wrong end of a 5-1 result against Shabab Al Ahli. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Kalba were on the wrong end of a 5-1 result against Shabab Al Ahli. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Kauan Santos celebrates after scoring Shabab Al Ahli's second goal against Kalba. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Kauan Santos celebrates after scoring Shabab Al Ahli's second goal against Kalba. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Yuri Cesar celebrates scoring his second goal and Shabab Al Ahli's fourth. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Yuri Cesar celebrates scoring his second goal and Shabab Al Ahli's fourth. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun scores for Shabab Al Ahli. UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli v Kalba. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun scores for Shabab Al Ahli. UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli v Kalba. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Paulo Sousa, the Shabab Al Ahli manager, has said Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun is crucial to the club’s hopes of retaining their UAE Pro League title, as well as their pursuit of AFC Champions League glory. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Paulo Sousa, the Shabab Al Ahli manager, has said Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun is crucial to the club’s hopes of retaining their UAE Pro League title, as well as their pursuit of AFC Champions League glory. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Kalba's Iranian international Saman Ghoddos lines up before kick-off. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Kalba's Iranian international Saman Ghoddos lines up before kick-off. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Yuri Cesar celebrates scoring the first of his two goals in a 5-1 win. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Yuri Cesar celebrates scoring the first of his two goals in a 5-1 win. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sekou Gassama is sent off for Kalba. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sekou Gassama is sent off for Kalba. Chris Whiteoak / The National