The first football team of Tadamon Hadramaut FC continued their stellar run in the Yemeni First Division Football League, securing a well-deserved 2-0 away victory against their hosts, Ittihad Ibb, on Friday afternoon, July 17. The thrilling Matchday 8 encounter took place at the 22 May Stadium in Ibb Governorate.
Known as the "Emperor of Hadramaut," the visitors entered the pitch with clear intentions to snatch all three points and keep the pressure on the league leaders. From the opening whistle, the Blues imposed their attacking rhythm. Their aggressive start paid off early in the 6th minute of the first half when they were awarded a penalty. Star player Omar Golan stepped up and calmly converted it into the back of the net, giving Tadamon an early lead.
In the second half, Ittihad Ibb fought back fiercely in search of an equalizer. The hosts launched several dangerous attacks, but they were consistently thwarted by Tadamon’s rock-solid defensive organization and the heroic displays of goalkeeper Essam Al-Hakimi, who made crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. Playing with high tactical discipline, Tadamon managed the tempo of the game through clever ball possession and swift counter-attacks. The clinical blow came when striker Ahmed Al-Bayti delivered a brilliant header into the net, sealing the match with a second goal and putting the game completely out of the hosts' reach.
With this vital away victory, Tadamon Hadramaut increases their tally to 19 points, firmly holding onto 2nd place in the league standings.