Al-Mukalla SC Climbs to the Top of the Yemeni League with a 3-0 Victory Over Shabab Al-Bayda
Al-Mukalla SC secured the top spot in the Yemeni First Division League (2025/2026 season) following a commanding 3-0 win against Shabab Al-Bayda. The match, held on Thursday afternoon at the Martyr Baradem Stadium, marks Al-Mukalla’s third consecutive victory.
Match Dynamics and Red Card Impact
Under the guidance of coach Anwar Ashour, the "Greens" dictated the tempo from the opening whistle. The decisive moment occurred five minutes before the interval when Shabab Al-Bayda’s goalkeeper received a straight red card for a critical error. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Hassan Basfar broke the deadlock in stoppage time of the first half, scoring a precise header from an Osama Sanjal corner.
Sealing the Victory
Despite minor attempts by the visitors to reorganize in the second half, Al-Mukalla remained dominant. Hassan Basfar doubled the lead with his second goal of the day. In the closing stages, substitute Mohammed Al-Qudsi netted the third goal, securing the win and ending his recent goal drought.
League Standings
With 9 points from three matches, Al-Mukalla moves from third place to the summit of the table. They lead on goal difference over Sha'ab Hadramout and Al-Orouba, who now sit in second and third place respectively. Al-Mukalla is set to face Ittihad Ibb next Thursday at the same venue
Match Dynamics and Red Card Impact
Under the guidance of coach Anwar Ashour, the "Greens" dictated the tempo from the opening whistle. The decisive moment occurred five minutes before the interval when Shabab Al-Bayda’s goalkeeper received a straight red card for a critical error. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Hassan Basfar broke the deadlock in stoppage time of the first half, scoring a precise header from an Osama Sanjal corner.
Sealing the Victory
Despite minor attempts by the visitors to reorganize in the second half, Al-Mukalla remained dominant. Hassan Basfar doubled the lead with his second goal of the day. In the closing stages, substitute Mohammed Al-Qudsi netted the third goal, securing the win and ending his recent goal drought.
League Standings
With 9 points from three matches, Al-Mukalla moves from third place to the summit of the table. They lead on goal difference over Sha'ab Hadramout and Al-Orouba, who now sit in second and third place respectively. Al-Mukalla is set to face Ittihad Ibb next Thursday at the same venue
