Khor Fakkan SSC and Baniyas Club played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the United Arab Emirates ADIB Cup on August 31, 2025. This high-scoring draw provided plenty of drama and ensured the points were shared in a match where both teams held the lead. Baniyas started the stronger and took a deserved lead midway through the first half. Khor Fakkan responded with vigor, scoring twice in a ten-minute spell either side of halftime to turn the game on its head. Just as it seemed the hosts would see out the win, Baniyas found a late equalizer with five minutes of normal time remaining, completing the scoring in a thrilling encounter. The match result leaves both teams with work to do in their remaining group fixtures, with the single point unlikely to be sufficient for either to comfortably advance. The managers both acknowledged the exciting nature of the game but expressed slight frustration at their teams' inability to hold onto a lead.