UAE U23 League – Al-Sharjah U23 produced a dominant display to crush Khor Fakkan U23 5-1 at the Khor Fakkan Stadium on 16 May 2026. The visitors were ruthless in front of goal, scoring four times in the first half to effectively end the contest before the interval. The result strengthens Al-Sharjah’s position near the top of the table.

First half blitz

Al-Sharjah started with high intensity and took the lead inside 10 minutes. Yusuf Al-Mahmoud latched onto a through ball and fired past the Khor Fakkan goalkeeper. Within 15 minutes, it was 2-0: Saeed Al-Junaibi scored from a corner, heading home powerfully. Khor Fakkan briefly pulled one back when Ali Al-Shehhi finished a swift counter-attack in the 30th minute, but Al-Sharjah responded immediately.

Two goals in three minutes before half-time – a long-range strike from Hamdan Al-Kamali and a penalty converted by Rashid Al-Hammadi – made it 4-1. The home side were shell-shocked, and Al-Sharjah’s attacking trio of Al-Mahmoud, Al-Junaibi and Al-Kamali proved unstoppable.

Second half consolidation

Khor Fakkan improved defensively after the break, but Al-Sharjah continued to create chances. The fifth goal arrived in the 70th minute when substitute Khalid Al-Hourani tapped in from close range after a goalmouth scramble. Al-Sharjah’s goalkeeper was rarely tested, as his defence comfortably dealt with Khor Fakkan’s sporadic attacks.

Key performers

• Yusuf Al-Mahmoud (Al‑Sharjah) – Goal and two assists; orchestrated the attack with creativity and pace.
• Saeed Al-Junaibi (Al‑Sharjah) – Dominant in the air, scored the crucial second goal from a set piece.
• Ali Al-Shehhi (Khor Fakkan) – The only bright spark for the home side, worked hard and scored a well-taken goal.

Table implications

Al-Sharjah’s emphatic win moves them to 41 points, keeping them firmly in the race for the title. For Khor Fakkan, the heavy defeat leaves them 10th with 19 points, still in danger of relegation. The result underscores Al-Sharjah’s firepower and their status as one of the most entertaining sides in the UAE U23 League.