Baniyas Club Come From Behind to Beat Ittihad Kalba in UAE Pro-League

Ittihad Kalba FC suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Baniyas Club in the United Arab Emirates Adnoc Pro-League on April 23, 2026. On a night that started promisingly for the hosts, Baniyas showed their quality to turn the game around and claim all three points.

Ittihad Kalba started confidently and took a deserved lead in the opening 20 minutes. A well-worked move down the right flank ended with a precise cross being headed home, sending the home fans into raptures. However, Baniyas gradually found their footing, equalizing just before the half-hour mark with a clinical finish from inside the box.

The second half saw Baniyas take control of possession and dictate the tempo. Their decisive moment came midway through the half when a defensive mix-up in the Kalba backline allowed Baniyas to pounce and score the winning goal. Kalba pushed for an equalizer late on, throwing bodies forward, but Baniyas held firm to secure a valuable away victory.

Standings Implications

This result boosted Baniyas Club’s position in the UAE Pro-League standings, keeping them in contention for a strong finish to the season. For Ittihad Kalba, the defeat was a missed opportunity to climb the table, and they will need to address their defensive lapses in upcoming matches.