Al Wahda ended Al Ain's seven-match winning streak with a 1-0 away win at Tahnon bin Mohamed Stadium on Monday, as Matchweek 8 of the Pro League U23 finished with 27 goals across seven fixtures.
Despite suffering their first defeat of the season, Al Ain retained their place at the top of the standings with 21 points, four clear of second-placed Ajman, who moved to 17 points after securing a 3-1 away victory over Bani Yas.
Matchweek 8 produced an impressive 27 goals, averaging approximately 3.8 per game, with every fixture featuring at least one goal.
Away teams enjoyed the upper hand, claiming three victories compared with two for home sides, while the remaining two matches ended in draws.
Kalba edged Al Dhafra 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller, while Hatta secured a convincing 3-0 away victory over Khorfakkan.
Shabab Al Ahli defeated Sharjah 4-2 in another high-scoring encounter, while United and Al Nasr shared the points in a 1-1 draw.
Elsewhere, Al Wasl and Al Jazira played out an entertaining 2-2 draw, completing a goal-filled Matchweek 8 that brought Al Ain's perfect winning record to an end.
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