Sharjah returned to winning ways with a 2-1 comeback win over Al Wasl at Sharjah Stadium in Matchweek 21 of the ADNOC Pro League.
Al Wasl took the lead in the 17th minute through Nicolas Gimenez, who finished from inside the box to give his side a first-half advantage after an evenly contested opening period.
Sharjah responded strongly in the second half, equalising in the 49th minute through Ousmane Camara with a composed finish from close range.
The hosts continued to push forward and completed the comeback in the 66th minute, as Khaled Al Dhanhani rose to head home the winning goal.
Al Wasl pressed for an equaliser in the closing stages, with a dangerous cross cleared by the Sharjah defence in the 79th minute, while Miguel Borja's effort narrowly missed the target in the 85th minute.
Sharjah also threatened on the counter, but Al Wasl goalkeeper Khaled Alsenaani denied a clear chance in the 86th minute.
In stoppage time, Al Wasl were reduced to ten men after Majid Surour received a second yellow card, as Sharjah held on to secure all three points.
With this result, Sharjah move up to 24 points in eighth place, while Al Wasl remain on 33 points in fifth.
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