Al-Wasl SC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Bataeh in the UAE ADNOC Pro-League on February 22, 2026, at Zabeel Stadium. The solitary goal was enough for the hosts to claim all three points in a tightly contested match that lacked clear-cut chances. The decisive moment came in the second half when Al-Wasl converted a penalty after a handball was spotted by the referee following a VAR check. Al Bataeh fought hard for an equalizer and had a late header cleared off the line, but Al-Wasl's defense stood firm to secure a clean sheet. The result helped Al-Wasl maintain pressure at the top of the table, while Al Bataeh remained in a precarious position near the bottom. The Al-Wasl manager highlighted the importance of grinding out wins, and his Al Bataeh counterpart expressed frustration at the penalty decision that decided the match.