Dubai (Union)

The ‘kickoff’ of the Handball League semi-finals witnessed a ‘high caliber’ comeback after Maliha drew 29-29 against Shabab Al-Ahli in the opening Group 1 game at Al-Ahli Stadium. the hosts led the first half by 19 to 16, but Maliha’s players returned to the group in the second half and managed to tie.
This season, Maliha shows a good level and unprecedented results under the command of Algerian coach Rashid Schreich and the team won the Vice President Cup title after reaching the final and defeating Sharjah.
In the second game, Al Ain achieved an important victory away from home, in the same group, in the “Emperor’s” room, by defeating “Al Wasli” by 32-29 and the first half ended with a 14-1 draw. 14, so “Lider” led the group together with “Alama” after the first lap. Al-Kamilah followed by Shabab Al-Ahli and Maliha tied on points and goals with two points each and Al-Wasli. “Third” by one point.
According to the tournament system, the leader of the group in the semifinal receives two legal points in the final round, the runner-up receives one point, and the third and fourth receive no points.