⚽️ UAE Womens League, MD 12
📅 Friday, April 28, 2026
📍 Dubai
Banaat FC delivered a composed and dominant performance on Tuesday, 28th April, securing an 8–0 victory over UAE Juniors at Al Khawaneej. With a 7:30pm kick-off, the team controlled the match from the early stages, combining clinical finishing with a disciplined defensive display to earn a clean sheet.
Fast Start and First-Half Control
Banaat FC wasted no time asserting themselves, taking the lead in the 4th minute. Wuyah opened the scoring from the right side of the box after being set up by Caye, finishing confidently to give Banaat an early advantage.
Just two minutes later, Wuyah doubled the lead, reacting quickly to a forward delivery from Caye into the box to make it 2–0 inside the opening stages.
Wuyah continued her outstanding first-half performance, completing her hat-trick in the 16th minute with a composed finish from an assist by Rayana, showcasing sharp movement and clinical finishing.
Banaat maintained attacking pressure, and in the 27th minute, Lizz added a fourth, converting from close range following a well-worked attacking sequence initiated by Caye.
Bogi extended the lead in the 35th minute with a strong solo run, driving through the defence before finishing confidently to make it 5–0 going into half-time.
Second Half Control and Squad Impact
The second half saw Banaat maintain their structure while introducing fresh energy into the side. Maymi and Leen entered the match in the 60th minute, making an immediate impact.
Just a minute later, Maymi found the net, finishing from a forward cross delivered by Rayana to extend the lead.
Rayana then added a goal of her own in the 64th minute, striking from outside the box with a composed left-footed finish — capping off an influential performance in midfield that also included multiple assists.
Further changes saw Celine introduced, before Lizz added her second goal of the match in the 73rd minute, finishing from a well-timed assist by Rayana after controlling the ball just outside the box area.
Late substitutions saw Farah and Kaylie enter the match, with Kaylie marking her debut for Banaat FC.
Banaat maintained control through to the final whistle, securing an 8–0 victory and a well-earned clean sheet.
Post-Match Reaction
Defender Yasmine highlighted the team’s defensive performance as a key takeaway:
“Clean sheet — and I can’t wait to see what’s next for us.”
Rayana, who contributed both a goal and multiple assists, reflected on the overall team display:
“I think it was one of the strongest performances this season. We played really well as a team and were able to exploit the gaps in the middle.”
Looking ahead, both players emphasised areas for improvement, with Yasmine noting the importance of maintaining composure, while Rayana added the need to “keep up our high standards through the whole game.”
