TEHRAN – Shabab Al Ahli 
secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Al Ain on Friday night at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE Pro League.
Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun scored the winner in the 34th minute.
The win marked a significant achievement for Shabab Al Ahli, as it triumphed over its host Al Ain with a clean sheet, earning three important points in the league.
With the result, Shabab Al Ahli moved to the top of the table standings with 29 points, while Al Ain remained in sixth place with 19 points.