Kalba and Al Wahda played out a goalless draw in the opening fixture of matchweek three of the ADNOC Pro League on Thursday.
The first half offered little in terms of attacking threat, with both sides struggling to find any cutting edge in the final third.
Al Wahda thought they had a chance to break the deadlock shortly after the restart, but the Video Assistant Referee overturned a penalty decision six minutes into the second half.
Ruben Filipe came closest for the visitors in the 71st minute, striking the bar with a powerful low drive from inside the area.
Kalba responded with their first real chance of the game six minutes later, as Leandro Spadacio latched onto a clever through ball and tested Zayed Al Hamadi, who was quick off his line to deny the midfielder with a sharp save.
Both goalkeepers proved decisive, producing a series of key interventions to ensure the match ended without goals.
The result leaves Al Wahda sitting third in the standings with five points, while Kalba occupy fifth place on four points.
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