RIT Dubai 2 vs 2 UOWD

RIT Dubai hosted UOWD at the HCT stadium on 5 February 2026, with kick-off at 7:30pm in a tightly contested league encounter that ended 2-2 after 70 minutes of action plus added time. The match saw both sides share the spoils in front of a crowd of 150, with RIT Dubai’s Mohamed Hazza standing out as the player of the match.

RIT Dubai lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with a single holding midfielder shielding the defence. Omar Taalab took his place in goal, tasked with organising the back three of Husnain Khan on the right, Mohsin Ayaz centrally, and Aws Dashash on the left. Mohamed Hazza operated as the lone central midfielder, expected to break up play and link defence to attack.

Ahead of Hazza, the midfield was packed with four attacking midfielders: Artur Farhutdinov on the right flank, Mohamed Haitam Yousfi and Mohammad AlSayyed centrally, and Masoud Barahoey on the left. Up front, the striking duo of Hazza Yateem on the right and Saeed Alhashemi on the left were charged with leading the line and converting chances created by the attacking midfield quartet.

The first half unfolded with both teams probing cautiously, but it was clear that RIT Dubai’s formation aimed to control possession through the midfield and exploit the wide areas with their attacking midfielders. The defensive trio and holding midfielder were expected to maintain solidity against UOWD’s forward threats.

By the 35th minute, the referee signalled half-time, with the scoreline level at 1-1. Despite the open first half, Mohamed Hazza’s influence was evident as he dictated play from his central midfield position, breaking up UOWD’s attacks and initiating forward moves. His performance earned him the player of the match accolade.

The second half saw an increase in intensity as both sides sought to break the deadlock. RIT Dubai’s attacking midfielders and forwards combined well to create openings, while the defence remained vigilant against UOWD’s counter-attacks. The match eventually produced four goals, two apiece, reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter.

RIT Dubai’s ability to maintain their shape in the 3-1-4-2 formation allowed them to balance defensive duties with attacking intent, but UOWD matched their efforts, resulting in a hard-fought draw. The 2-2 final scoreline ensured both teams shared the points in this league fixture, with RIT Dubai’s Mohamed Hazza’s commanding midfield display the standout feature of the evening.