Khor Fakkan SSC and Al-Dhafra played out a five-goal thriller, with the visitors winning 3-2 in the ADNOC Pro-League on January 2, 2026. Al-Dhafra claimed a precious away victory at the Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium in a crucial six-pointer at the bottom of the table. Khor Fakkan took an early lead, but Al-Dhafra stunned the home crowd by scoring twice before halftime to turn the game around. The hosts equalized early in the second half to set up a frantic finale, but Al-Dhafra scored the winner with about fifteen minutes remaining against the run of play. The match was end-to-end, with both defenses looking vulnerable throughout the ninety minutes. The result was massive for Al-Dhafra's survival hopes, giving them a lifeline, while it was a devastating blow for Khor Fakkan in the relegation dogfight. The Al-Dhafra manager called it a "huge win for belief," while the Khor Fakkan coach was critical of his team's defensive concentration.