Hatta and City Club played out a goalless 0-0 draw in their United Arab Emirates President Cup first-round match on September 13, 2025. The stalemate meant the tie would be decided by a penalty shootout or a replay, depending on the competition's rules, after a match where defenses were firmly on top. Both teams created half-chances but lacked the cutting edge in the final third to break the deadlock. The midfield battle was intense, with neither side willing to commit too many players forward and risk conceding a costly away goal. The match was a tactical duel, with the focus on organization and avoiding mistakes rather than free-flowing attacking football. The draw set up a tense conclusion to the tie, requiring extra time or penalties to determine which team would advance to the next stage of the cup competition.