Ittihad Kalba FC fell to a 1-3 home defeat against Al Bataeh in the ADNOC Pro-League on November 22, 2025. Al Bataeh secured an impressive away victory at the Ittihad Kalba Stadium, showcasing their attacking threat to climb away from the relegation zone. The visitors started brightly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half, doubling their advantage just before the interval with a well-worked team goal. Ittihad Kalba came out with more purpose after the break and scored to make it 2-1, setting up a tense finale. However, Al Bataeh sealed the three points with a decisive third goal in the final ten minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error. The match result was a significant blow to Kalba's hopes, while it provided a massive confidence boost for Al Bataeh's survival campaign. The Kalba manager expressed disappointment with his team's first-half performance, while the Al Bataeh coach hailed his players' character and finishing.