Al Ettihad defeated Nuwaidrat 70-59 at Um Al Hassam Arena on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The result marks the first win of the 2026-27 season for Al Ettihad. The team secured the victory after losing their opening two matches of the campaign against Al Ahli and Al Najma.
Dominant Performance by Al Ettihad
Omari Green led the offensive effort for Al Ettihad, contributing 21 points and eight rebounds during the match. His performance provided a significant foundation for the team as they secured their first victory of the season.
Mohamed Ghazwan added 13 points to the total score, while Nader Shaker Ahmed finished the game with 11 points. These individual contributions helped maintain the lead for Al Ettihad throughout the contest at Um Al Hassam Arena.
Tony Hauser dominated the interior play for the winning side, collecting 14 rebounds. His work on the boards limited second-chance opportunities for the opposition and supported the team's defensive structure. The combined efforts of Green, Ghazwan, Ahmed, and Hauser proved decisive in establishing the final 70-59 scoreline against Nuwaidrat.
Nuwaidrat Struggles in Final Quarter
Nuwaidrat maintained a narrow 46-45 lead heading into the final period of the match on 21 October 2026. Despite this advantage entering the closing stages of the game, the team was unable to sustain its offensive output against Al Ettihad.
Ahmed Durbas and Pape Sall each scored 11 points for Nuwaidrat during the contest. Abbas Jameel Albasri contributed 10 points to the team's total. These efforts proved insufficient to overcome the defensive adjustments made by Al Ettihad in the final minutes. The loss marks a continuation of competitive difficulties for Nuwaidrat as they failed to capitalize on their three-quarter lead at Um Al Hassam Arena.
League Standings and Recent Form
Nuwaidrat remains winless in the early stages of the 2026-27 season following the result at Um Al Hassam Arena. The team has suffered three consecutive defeats in the league. These losses place the squad at the bottom of the current standings as they prepare for subsequent matches. Coaches and players now face pressure to address the team's ongoing form after failing to secure a victory in their opening three appearances. The roster, which includes contributors like Ahmed Durbas, Pape Sall, and Abbas Jameel Albasri, must improve their late-game execution to reverse the trend. Al Ettihad, conversely, enters the next round of fixtures with renewed momentum after overcoming their own winless start to the campaign. The league table reflects a challenging opening period for Nuwaidrat, who continue to search for their first points. Officials indicate that adjustments are necessary to stabilize the team's performance level across the remainder of the competition.
