The Arabian Gulf League fifth matchday has emphasized the current trend in the UAE perfectly: Sharjah and Al-Nasr are playing in fourth gear, while the rest of the league are still in search to find their form.
Just before the international break, the Arabian Gulf League managed to squeeze another matchday. And yes, Sharjah won this one too.
Dia Saba made history and scored the first Israeli goal in an Arab league, and did it in the famous Bur Dubai Derby against Al-Wasl. Sharjah and Bani Yas continue to roam as Al-Ain set to announce details of their agreement with Maccabi Haifa. Your Emirati football weekly.
Arabian Gulf League second matchdays have produced a hint about who is here to fight from the start and who needs some time to adjust. While the giants are sleeping Sharjah and Bani Yas are pushing it to the limit. Included: the ‘Dia Saba Weekly Watch’.
With a young and aspiring coach, a few talented but anonymous foreigners, Sharjah has an outstanding start for the season in the Arabian Gulf League. Will they go all the way?
