Baniyas Club 3-1 Al Wahda: Baniyas Power Into ADIB Cup Next Round

Baniyas Club produced a strong 3-1 win over Al Wahda in the United Arab Emirates ADIB Cup on 1 October 2026, advancing in the competition with an impressive home performance. Baniyas scored twice in the first half, absorbed pressure after Al Wahda pulled one back, and sealed the victory late on.

Al Wahda, one of the established powers in UAE football, were expected to provide a stern test. Instead, Baniyas’s intensity and cutting edge in front of goal proved decisive. The result sends Baniyas through and leaves Al Wahda to reflect on a disappointing cup exit.

Match overview

Baniyas began on the front foot and took the lead in the 14th minute. A quick passing move down the right ended with a cross that was converted at the back post. The home side doubled their advantage in the 39th minute, punishing Al Wahda for losing possession in midfield with a fast break and a calm finish.

Al Wahda improved after half-time and pulled a goal back in the 58th minute through a header from a corner. That set up a tense final half-hour, but Baniyas defended with discipline and struck again in the 76th minute, finishing off a counter-attack to make it 3-1.

Key moments

• 14th minute: Baniyas take the lead with a back-post finish.
• 39th minute: A counter-attack doubles Baniyas’s advantage.
• 58th minute: Al Wahda pull one back with a header from a corner.
• 76th minute: Baniyas seal the win with a clinical counter-attacking goal.

Tactical story

Baniyas lined up in a 4-2-3-1 and pressed aggressively in the first half, forcing Al Wahda into turnovers. Their wingers stayed high and wide, stretching the opposition defence. Al Wahda tried to build from the back but struggled against Baniyas’s front-line pressure.

After Al Wahda scored, they pushed more players forward and dominated possession for a spell. Baniyas responded by dropping into a compact 4-4-2 block and looking for quick transitions. The third goal was a perfect example of that approach, with three passes turning defence into attack.

Standout players

Baniyas’s striker was influential, scoring one goal and assisting another. The goalkeeper made a crucial save at 2-1 to protect the lead. For Al Wahda, the centre-back was strong in the air and scored the consolation, but the team’s midfield could not control the tempo consistently.

What it means

Baniyas Club move into the next round of the UAE ADIB Cup with confidence and a statement win over a strong opponent. Al Wahda exit earlier than expected, and their focus will now shift to league matters. For Baniyas, this performance shows they can compete with the best in knockout football and will be a team to watch in the next round.