Al Ain hold their nerve as the title race tightens.

Three points, two matchdays, one trophy. Inside the dressing room at Hazza bin Zayed the night the Pro League came down to a single penalty.

By Faisal Al-Marri·8 min read

Hazza bin Zayed · Matchday 24

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