Al Shabab FC and Al Nahda SC played out a 1-1 draw in a GCC Champions League group stage fixture on October 2, 2025. The match, which kicked off at 01:00 local time, saw both teams share the points in a tightly contested encounter that leaves their qualification hopes finely balanced. The home side, Al Shabab, opened the scoring in the first half with a well-worked team goal, but Al Nahda showed resilience to fight back after the interval. The equalizer came from a set-piece situation, with a powerful header leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Both teams had chances to win the game in the final stages, with Al Shabab hitting the crossbar and Al Nahda's goalkeeper making a crucial save in stoppage time. The result means both teams remain in contention in their group, needing positive results in their final matches to advance to the knockout stages of the regional competition.