Thrilling Comeback: Wahda Sana'a Edges Al-Mukalla 3-2 to Climb Yemeni League Third

In a thrilling fixture that kept fans on the edge of their seats at Baradam Stadium, Wahda Sana'a began the tenth round of the Yemeni League with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Al-Mukalla. The hard-fought win catapulted "Al-Zaeem" to third place in the standings with 20 points, reinforcing their title ambitions this season.

Al-Mukalla drew first blood early in the match when Hassan Basfar calmly converted a penalty in the ninth minute. However, the visitors responded with incredible swiftness, delivering a quick double blow. Jamal Al-Afara restored parity in the 14th minute, followed immediately by Mohamed Hashem’s strike in the 16th minute to complete a remarkable first-half turnaround for Wahda Sana'a.


Wahda Sana'a carried their momentum into the second half, doubling down on their high-tempo style. Their persistence paid off in the 61st minute when Qasim Al-Sharafi finished a well-structured team attack to make it 3-1. Although Al-Mukalla mounted a late resurgence and pulled a goal back through Mohamed Al-Qudsi in the 80th minute, Wahda's resilient defense and goalkeeper Osama Mokraf—who made several crucial saves—held firm to secure the victory.


Highlighting an exceptional performance in midfield, Mohamed Hashem was named Player of the Match after scoring the decisive second goal and driving his team forward. With this crucial victory, Wahda Sana'a leaves Al-Mukalla with three valuable points, sending a powerful message to their league rivals.

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