Baniyas triumphed over Emirates Club in a close win on Thursday, 1-2, on matchday 17. Coming into the contest, Walter Zenga's team came from a win, and Darko Milanič's team came from three defeats.
The opening goal was scored by Andrés Iniesta after 20 minutes.
After the break, Suhail Al Noobi fired home for Baniyas. Youssoufou Niakaté scored the winner with 60 minutes on the clock.
After the result Baniyas are 9th in the table, with 19 points, while Emirates Club sit 13th place, with 8 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Darko Milanič's team will play away against Al Wahda, whilst Walter Zenga's team will play away against Al Sharjah.
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Andrés Iniesta 20' | Suhail Al Noobi 49' Youssoufou Niakaté 60' |