In a closely contested match in the U23 Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai FC U23 narrowly edged out Khor Fakkan FC U23 with a 1-0 victory. The decisive moment came in the second half at 01:09:26, when Shabab Al Ahli Dubai managed to break the deadlock. This solitary goal proved to be the match-winner. The timing of the goal, shortly after the break, potentially disrupted the home team's momentum while invigorating the away side, allowing them to assert more control over the game's latter stages.

A critical factor in Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s success was their ability to win set pieces, as evidenced by their 10 corner kicks compared to Khor Fakkan's 4. This not only put sustained pressure on the home side’s defense but also hindered Khor Fakkan's attempts to establish offensive rhythm. The increased number of corners was a result of proactive and assertive play in the opponent’s half, which consistently forced Khor Fakkan into errors.

Both teams displayed disciplined play, with only one yellow card issued per side. However, Khor Fakkan's caution in the second half might have tempered their aggression, particularly in crucial defensive moments, potentially easing Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s path to securing a lead. Nonetheless, the match stats indicate that Shabab Al Ahli were marginally but decisively more clinical, especially in terms of making the most of set-piece opportunities, which ultimately defined the match outcome.

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