Al-Mukalla Edges Ittihad Ibb with Stoppage-Time Goal to Retain Lead
Al-Mukalla maintained its position at the top of the Yemeni General Football League (2025-2026 season) after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ittihad Ibb today, Thursday, at the Al-Faqeed Baradem Stadium in Al-Mukalla, during the fourth round of the tournament.
Al-Mukalla enjoyed a relative advantage in possession during the first half, launching consecutive attacks to break the deadlock. However, Ittihad Ibb’s resilient defense kept the hosts at bay, sending both teams into the break scoreless.
The second half saw a balanced tactical battle with improved organization from Al-Mukalla, while Ittihad Ibb looked to match the hosts and exploit counter-attacks. The breakthrough came late in the 93rd minute (stoppage time) when substitute Ahmed Muneer Miqdad delivered a precise cross that was successfully converted by fellow substitute Mohamed Al-Qudsi into the back of the net.
With this victory, Al-Mukalla increases its tally to 12 maximum points from four consecutive matches, staying at the top of the league table on goals scored ahead of rivals Shaab Hadramaut (12 points), and holding a three-point lead over chasers Wahda Sana'a and Al-Ouroba (9 points each). Meanwhile, Ittihad Ibb remains in the penultimate position with 1 point.
Al-Mukalla enjoyed a relative advantage in possession during the first half, launching consecutive attacks to break the deadlock. However, Ittihad Ibb’s resilient defense kept the hosts at bay, sending both teams into the break scoreless.
The second half saw a balanced tactical battle with improved organization from Al-Mukalla, while Ittihad Ibb looked to match the hosts and exploit counter-attacks. The breakthrough came late in the 93rd minute (stoppage time) when substitute Ahmed Muneer Miqdad delivered a precise cross that was successfully converted by fellow substitute Mohamed Al-Qudsi into the back of the net.
With this victory, Al-Mukalla increases its tally to 12 maximum points from four consecutive matches, staying at the top of the league table on goals scored ahead of rivals Shaab Hadramaut (12 points), and holding a three-point lead over chasers Wahda Sana'a and Al-Ouroba (9 points each). Meanwhile, Ittihad Ibb remains in the penultimate position with 1 point.
