Salam Al Qarfa and Al Ahli Sanaa shared the spoils in a goalless draw in Yemen League Division 1 on 13 June 2026. The match, played at Salam Al Qarfa’s home ground, kicked off at 20:45 local time and saw two traditional rivals battle for supremacy with neither able to find the net.

Match Report

Both teams entered the fixture looking to build momentum in the early season. Salam Al Qarfa, with their strong home record, started confidently and created the first real opportunity in the 8th minute when forward Khalid Al‑Asbahi turned his marker and fired just over the bar. Al Ahli Sanaa, one of the league's most decorated clubs, responded with patient build‑up play, but their final passes often went astray.

The first half ended goalless, and the second half brought more of the same. Al Ahli Sanaa’s star midfielder, Mohsen Al‑Saba, tried to orchestrate attacks from deep, but Salam Al Qarfa’s midfield duo of Fahd Al‑Qahtani and Abdulaziz Al‑Jabri worked tirelessly to disrupt his rhythm. The home side had a penalty shout waved away in the 73rd minute after a collision in the box, and Al Ahli Sanaa nearly snatched a winner in stoppage time when a deflected cross forced a fine reflex save from Salam goalkeeper Nayef Al‑Khalif.

Statistical Snapshot

• Shots: Salam Al Qarfa 9 – Al Ahli Sanaa 11
• Corners: Salam Al Qarfa 5 – Al Ahli Sanaa 4
• Possession: Salam Al Qarfa 48% – 52% Al Ahli Sanaa

What This Means

The point keeps Salam Al Qarfa in touch with the top half of the Yemen League Division 1 table, while Al Ahli Sanaa remain unbeaten but will rue missed chances. Both teams face tough tests next: Salam Al Qarfa travel to Al Ouroba, while Al Ahli Sanaa host Ittihad Hadramaut.