Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Ain after going one goal down to tighten their grip at the Arabian Gulf League. Al Ahli extended their lead at the top of the League after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Al Ain. Tsukasa Shiotani gave Al Ain a 1-0 lead in the 5th minute of the second half. Ahmad Khalil levelled from the penalty spot for Shabab Al Ahli 10 minutes later. The visitors posted the winner in the 80th minute thanks to Harib Abdullah Suhail.