Two goals from Faisal Khalil proved to be in vain as Al Ahli went down 4-3 to Al Shabab at the Maktoum bin Rashid stadium last night.
Shabab had raced into a 3-0 lead after only 30 minutes thanks to a goal from Carlos Villanueva and a double from Eisa Obaid. But Khalil struck on the stroke of half time to give the visitors some hope.
The Ahli striker reduced the lead further nine minutes into the second half and for a brief period it looked as if a great comeback was on as Ahli pushed forward.
But Rashid Hassan found the net with six minutes to go to double Shabab's advantage.
Pinga scored a late third for Ahli in stoppage time, his fourth in the competition, but the strike was not enough to deny Shabab.
The result took Shabab level on 12 points with Al Wasl on top of Group B in the Etisalat Cup while Ahli are bottom on four as they were leapfrogged by Sharjah, who surprised Al Jazira, the Pro League leaders, by coming from behind to claim a 2-1 win at the Mohammed bin Zayed stadium.
Ibrahim Diaky scored his fourth goal of the competition to give Jazira the lead approaching the hour mark, but that did not last long as Mohammed Suroor volleyed home a cross from Marcelinho for a 67th minute equaliser
Marcelinho then turned scorer himself as the Brazilian found the net seven minutes from time to give Sharjah their first win in the competition and leave Jazira third in the Group B standings.
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Iftar programme at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
Established in 1998, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding was created with a vision to teach residents about the traditions and customs of the UAE. Its motto is ‘open doors, open minds’. All year-round, visitors can sign up for a traditional Emirati breakfast, lunch or dinner meal, as well as a range of walking tours, including ones to sites such as the Jumeirah Mosque or Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.
Every year during Ramadan, an iftar programme is rolled out. This allows guests to break their fast with the centre’s presenters, visit a nearby mosque and observe their guides while they pray. These events last for about two hours and are open to the public, or can be booked for a private event.
Until the end of Ramadan, the iftar events take place from 7pm until 9pm, from Saturday to Thursday. Advanced booking is required.
For more details, email openminds@cultures.ae or visit www.cultures.ae
Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
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Brief scores:
Manchester United 4
Young 13', Mata 28', Lukaku 42', Rashford 82'
Fulham 1
Kamara 67' (pen),
Red card: Anguissa (68')
Man of the match: Juan Mata (Man Utd)