In the reality of Emirati football, it is not easy to be Al-Jazira. After a hesitating start for the season, it seems that the Pride of Abu Dhabi made the shift from a team that looks in the mid of an identity search, to a confident and promising football side.
The international break did good things to few clubs in the UAE, especially Al-Jazira Abu Dhabi, who looked fresh and powerful; Sharjah is still perfect, despite an allegedly racist incident taking place in their match against Al-Nasr.
The Arabian Gulf League fifth matchday has emphasized the current trend in the UAE perfectly: Sharjah and Al-Nasr are playing in fourth gear, while the rest of the league are still in search to find their form.
Just before the international break, the Arabian Gulf League managed to squeeze another matchday. And yes, Sharjah won this one too.
Dia Saba made history and scored the first Israeli goal in an Arab league, and did it in the famous Bur Dubai Derby against Al-Wasl. Sharjah and Bani Yas continue to roam as Al-Ain set to announce details of their agreement with Maccabi Haifa. Your Emirati football weekly.
