Saqer Al-Harbi’s Clinical Strike Secures First Win for Yarmouk as Ahli Sana'a Stalls in Marib
The third round of the Yemeni First Division ignited today with high-stakes football that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The highlight of the afternoon was at Al-Durafi Stadium in Sana'a, where Yarmouk finally found their rhythm, securing a hard-fought victory over Fahman Abyan.
The decisive moment came in the 26th minute, when Saqer Al-Harbi showcased his predatory instincts. Capitalizing on a swift attacking move, Al-Harbi clinical finish gave Yarmouk a lead they would refuse to relinquish.
Despite Fahman’s relentless attempts to equalize in a tense second half, Yarmouk held firm to claim their first three points of the season, moving up to 4 points in the standings.
Meanwhile, the clash at Marib Stadium between Al-Sadd Marib and Ahli Sana'a ended in a frustrating 0-0 stalemate.
Both teams struggled to convert their dominance into goals. The most dramatic scene unfolded in the dying seconds of the match when Ahli’s substitute, Khaled Al-Shaiba, missed a golden opportunity to snatch the win. After breaking free for a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, his shot went wide, forcing both teams to share the spoils.
Al-Sadd now sits on 5 points, while the "Emperor" Ahli Sana'a reaches point number 4.
The decisive moment came in the 26th minute, when Saqer Al-Harbi showcased his predatory instincts. Capitalizing on a swift attacking move, Al-Harbi clinical finish gave Yarmouk a lead they would refuse to relinquish.
Despite Fahman’s relentless attempts to equalize in a tense second half, Yarmouk held firm to claim their first three points of the season, moving up to 4 points in the standings.
Meanwhile, the clash at Marib Stadium between Al-Sadd Marib and Ahli Sana'a ended in a frustrating 0-0 stalemate.
Both teams struggled to convert their dominance into goals. The most dramatic scene unfolded in the dying seconds of the match when Ahli’s substitute, Khaled Al-Shaiba, missed a golden opportunity to snatch the win. After breaking free for a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, his shot went wide, forcing both teams to share the spoils.
Al-Sadd now sits on 5 points, while the "Emperor" Ahli Sana'a reaches point number 4.