Wahda Sana'a, famously known as "Al-Zaeem," secured their second consecutive win in the Yemeni First Division League, defeating Ittihad Ibb 2-0. The match, part of the third-round fixtures, took place at the historic Al-Dharafi Stadium in the heart of the capital.

Early Lead by Al-Sharfi

The "Blue Wave" started the match with high intensity, seeking an early breakthrough. In the 9th minute, playmaker Mohammed Hashem Al-Najjar delivered a sublime assist to Qasim Al-Sharfi, who clinically finished past Ittihad’s goalkeeper, Essam Al-Hakimi. This early strike set the tone for the first half, which ended with Wahda leading 1-0.

Defensive Resilience and the Decisive Blow
The second half saw a resurgence from Ittihad Ibb, as the visitors controlled much of the possession and created several scoring opportunities. However, the brilliance of Wahda’s goalkeeper, Osama Mukraf, and a disciplined defensive line frustrated Ittihad’s efforts. As the match entered stoppage time (94th minute), Mohammed Hashem sealed the victory with a stunning long-range strike from outside the box, securing the full three points for the hosts.

League Implications
With this victory, Wahda Sana'a climbs to 6 points after recovering from their opening-day derby loss. They now sit in 4th place, preparing for a highly anticipated clash against league leaders Al-Orouba next Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ittihad Ibb remains looking for more consistency as they prepare to travel to Mukalla to face the league leaders at Baradem Stadium in the next round