Aali Snatch Win Over Al Malkiya

TDT | Manama

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Aali secured a narrow 1-0 win over Al Malkiya at Khalifa Sports City Stadium, while Al Ahli were held to a 0-0 draw by Al Shabab at Bahrain National Stadium, as Matchweek 16 of the 2025-26 Nasser Bin Hamad Premier League concluded last night.

Brazilian Diego Cardosa broke the deadlock for Aali in the 37th minute. Al Malkiya’s Qassim Habib slipped in a dangerous area, allowing Cardosa to intercept and calmly slot the ball past goalkeeper Sayed Abbas Jaffar into the bottom corner.

Al Malkiya controlled much of the second half and earned a golden opportunity in the 79th minute. Talal AlSherooq’s shirt was held as he attempted a header from a dead-ball cross, earning a penalty. Captain Isa Al Bari’s spot-kick, however, was expertly saved by Aali goalkeeper Omar Salem, preserving the lead.

Aali’s head coach, Vinícius Eutropio, oversaw the hard-fought victory that moved his side to fifth on 22 points, just one behind Al Malkiya, who remain fourth on 23 points.

At Bahrain National Stadium, Al Ahli struggled to create clear chances, with Abdulla Al Hashash hitting the post in the 49th minute. Al Shabab were reduced to ten men in the 85th minute when fullback Ahmed Kamil was sent off for a studs-up challenge on Hamza Buighamet. Despite the numerical advantage, Al Ahli could not break the deadlock, leaving both sides to share the spoils. The result leaves Al Ahli seventh on 19 points, while Al Shabab sit second from bottom with 10 points.