Dubai United U23 produced a stunning attacking display to beat Baniyas SC U23 4-2 in an action-packed UAE U23 league encounter on 24 August 2026. The match produced six goals, a string of excellent individual performances, and plenty of drama as Dubai United moved impressively up the standings with a statement victory.

Fast Start from Dubai United

It took Dubai United just 12 minutes to break the deadlock. A quick exchange down the left wing released their winger in behind the Baniyas defence, and his cut-back was swept home from close range by striker Khalid Al-Mansoori. The hosts doubled their lead eight minutes later when a defensive miscommunication allowed Al-Mansoori to round the goalkeeper and slot into an empty net.

Baniyas SC U23 responded well after such a rocky start. Their midfielder Salem Al-Muhairi pulled a goal back with a powerful header from a corner in the 30th minute, giving his team hope going into the break. However, Dubai United restored their two-goal cushion just before half-time when playmaker Omar Al-Hashimi curled a superb free-kick over the wall and into the top corner.

Second-Half Action

The second half continued at a frantic pace. Baniyas pressed high and pulled a goal back again through substitute Mohammed Saeed, whose low drive found the corner after a well-worked short corner routine. With the score at 3-2, the match swung from end to end, and Baniyas nearly equalised when a glancing header drifted just wide of the post.

Dubai United made the game safe in the 78th minute. A long ball over the top caught out the Baniyas back line, and Al-Mansoori completed his hat-trick with a composed finish across the goalkeeper. The final ten minutes offered little in the way of a Baniyas response, as Dubai United managed the game with intelligence to secure the victory.

Star Performer and Impact

• Khalid Al-Mansoori – the hat-trick hero was the clear difference between the teams, showing sharp movement and clinical finishing.
• Omar Al-Hashimi – his free-kick was the highlight of the night and he orchestrated most of Dubai United's best attacking moments.

The 4-2 win is a significant confidence boost for Dubai United U23, whose goal difference now receives a welcome boost in the early league standings. Baniyas SC U23 will be disappointed with their defensive lapses, but they did show character to fight back twice. This was a highly watchable contest that underlined the depth of attacking talent in the UAE U23 league.