Ittihad Kalba FC held Al-Jazira to a 1-1 draw in the ADNOC Pro-League on December 29, 2025. The Tigers put in a resilient defensive display at the Ittihad Kalba Stadium to earn a hard-fought point against one of the league's most potent attacks. Al-Jazira dominated possession and took the lead in the first half with a typical flowing move. Ittihad Kalba, however, grew into the game and scored a well-worked equalizer against the run of play in the second half. The key moment came late in the match when the Kalba goalkeeper made a spectacular save to deny Al-Jazira a certain winner. The home side defended heroically in the final minutes to secure a precious point. This result was a boost for Kalba's survival hopes, while it represented two points dropped for Al-Jazira in their pursuit of the leaders. The Kalba manager hailed his team's fighting spirit, and the Al-Jazira coach expressed frustration at his team's inability to convert dominance into a victory.