Al-Wahda Damascus Hold Off Hutteen FC in a 2-1 Thriller

Al-Wahda Damascus came out on top in a dramatic encounter against Hutteen FC on May 9, 2026, winning 2-1 in the Syrian Premier League. The match, played under the lights at 21:00, saw the home side strike twice in the first half before surviving a late fightback from the visitors.

From the first whistle, Al-Wahda showed their intent, pressing high and forcing Hutteen FC into errors. The opening goal came in the 12th minute when a well-worked free kick was nodded home by the Al-Wahda captain, who rose highest to meet the delivery. The home crowd erupted, sensing a dominant performance. Hutteen FC struggled to respond, and Al-Wahda doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark. A swift breakaway ended with a clinical finish from inside the box, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

Hutteen FC came out for the second half with renewed energy. They pulled one back in the 58th minute after a defensive lapse from Al-Wahda allowed the visitors' striker to pounce on a loose ball in the box and slot it home. The goal set up a tense final half-hour. Hutteen pushed hard for an equalizer, creating several half-chances, but Al-Wahda's goalkeeper made key saves to preserve the lead. In stoppage time, a Hutteen FC header struck the crossbar, but Al-Wahda held on for a vital victory that keeps them in the hunt for a top-four finish in the Syrian Premier League.