Text size:

  • Small
  • Normal
  • Large
PRO LEAGUE 2012/13
League Table
Fixtures
Team P W D L GD P
Al Ain (c) 25 19 2 4 47 59
Al Ahli 25 15 6 4 30 51
Al Jazira 25 13 7 5 19 46
Baniyas 25 13 5 7 12 44
Al Shabab 25 13 3 9 10 42
Al Nasr 25 11 6 8 12 39
Al Wahda 25 12 2 11 3 38
Al Dhafra 25 8 9 8 -10 33
Al Wasl 25 8 8 9 -3 32
Ajman 25 8 5 12 -10 29
Dubai 25 5 9 11 -23 24
Al Shaab 25 6 4 15 -13 22
Dibba 25 6 2 17 -25 20
Kalba 25 3 2 20 -50 11
League Table
Fixtures

May 25 2013

Al Shabab v Al Shaab 7.45pm

Al Dhafra v Al Ahli 7.45pm

Al Jazira v Al Wahda 7.45pm

Ajman v Dibba Al Fujairah 7.45pm

Kalba v Dubai 7.45pm

Al Wasl v Baniyas 7.45pm

Al Ain v Al Nasr 7.45pm

Latest News

Chinese club in talks with Al Nasr's Sven-Goran Eriksson

Sven

Guangzhou R&F keen to take Al Nasr technical director as mananger Read Article Chinese club in talks with Al Nasr's Sven-Goran Eriksson

Pro League: Salem Al Orafi says Baniyas will not hold back despite busy week

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2013 - Ricardo de Oliveira from Jazira celebrate the first goal of the match against Ajman during the Pro League Etisalat Cup final at Al Wasl's Zabeel Stadium. ( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper )

A Baniyas victory over Al Jazira would guarantee third place in the Pro League table but they still have have the GCC semi-finals to worry about, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League: Salem Al Orafi says Baniyas will not hold back despite busy week

Pro League: Al Ahli to transfer Ricardo Quaresma to Galatasaray

Ricardo Quaresma of Al Ahli during the Etisalat Pro League match between Al Ahli and Al Wasl at Rashid Stadium, Dubai, on the 15th February 2013. Credit: Jake Badger for The National

After they signed Ricardo Quaresma in January, Al Ahli may transfer the Portuguese winger to Galatasaray in Turkey, reports John McAuley. Read Article Pro League: Al Ahli to transfer Ricardo Quaresma to Galatasaray

Late gains for Baniyas in Gulf Clubs Championship final's first leg

Baniyas' Sultan Ali (L) and Al-Khor's Brazilian striker Bruno Mineiro (C) jump to head the ball during their GCC Champions League first leg final football match at Al-Khor Stadium in Doha on May 17, 2013. AFP PHOTO / AL-WATAN DOHA / KARIM JAAFAR == QATAR OUT == *** Local Caption *** 138231-01-08.jpg

Baniyas will have home field and a man advantage on Al Khor in the second leg of their Gulf Clubs Championship final after drawing 1-1 to the Qatar club, which saw their Brazilian striker Bruno Mineiro sent off. Read Article Late gains for Baniyas in Gulf Clubs Championship final's first leg

As Pro League season nears conclusion managers search for inspiration

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates - May 06 2013 - Al Shabab Coach josef Hickersberger at a match between Al Shabab and Al Wahda. Al Shabab beat Al Wahda 2-0 at a Pro League Match at the Tahnoon bin Mohammed Stadium. (Razan Alzayani / The National)

With only an outside chance of passing Al Nasr and Al Shabab in the table, Josef Hickersberger is finding it hard to get his players motivated. Likewise for Cosmin Olaroiu at Al Ain, who have already clinched the Pro League title. Read Article As Pro League season nears conclusion managers search for inspiration

Al Shaab coach says fate is 'in our hands' when it comes to relegation or staying in Pro League

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 9, 2013. Marius Sumudica ( Head Coach of Al Shaab ) at their set match against Al Jazira for the Etisalat Pro League. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Marius Sumudica says Al Shaab must take care of their own business by winning their remaining two games if they are to remain in the Pro League. Read Article Al Shaab coach says fate is 'in our hands' when it comes to relegation or staying in Pro League

Pro League: Relegated clubs Emirates and Sharjah make quick comeback in one year

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Feb 10 : Mohamed Aboutrika ( no 72 in blue center ) in action during the President ´ s Cup football match between Al Ain vs Baniyas at Zabeel stadium in Dubai. Al Ain won the match by 2 - 1. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Sports. Story by Ahmed

In other cases, Baniyas' January import, the Egyptian Mohamed Aboutrika, will see out his contract and return to his parent club Al Ahly. Amith Passela reports. Read Article Pro League: Relegated clubs Emirates and Sharjah make quick comeback in one year

Al Dhafra striker Makhete Diop stays rooted to his humble beginnings

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 28, 2012: Al Wasl's Yaser Salem, left, tackels Al Dhafra's Makhete Diop during the first half of their Pro League match at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai on October 28, 2012. Christopher Pike / The National

Senegalese forward credits his father, a former player and coach, for his work ethic with Al Dhafra, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Al Dhafra striker Makhete Diop stays rooted to his humble beginnings

Match reports

Al Jazira in the driving seat for third spot in Pro League

ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 20MAY2013 - Nick CArle (in white) of Baniyas and Luiz Fernando DA Silva of Al Jazira tussel for the ball during Etisalat pro-league match yesterday at Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

Baniyas finish match with nine men as Jazira leapfrog them into third spot. Read Article Al Jazira in the driving seat for third spot in Pro League

Al Ahli blank Ajman to punch Asian Champions League ticket

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2013 - Al Ahli (red) and Ajman (black) square off during a Pro League football match Al Wasl Stadium in Dubai. ( Al Ittihad )

Win the win, the Dubai club secures second place in the table and will make a return to the Asian Champions League next year, writes John McAuley. Read Article Al Ahli blank Ajman to punch Asian Champions League ticket

Pro League round-up: Two matches, two wins for Al Wahda's Josef Hickersberger

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - - May 18, 2013 --- Al Wahda defeated Al Ain 2 -0 in a match Saturday night, May 18, 2013, in Abu Dhabi. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National ) ***NOTE: I WILL SEND PICS FIRST THAN FOLLOW WITH NAMES ***

Al Wahda blanks Al Ain at home, Al Shabab get past Dubai and Al Fujairah's win over Kalba makes relegation battle go into final week, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League round-up: Two matches, two wins for Al Wahda's Josef Hickersberger

Marius Sumudica feels the strain as pressure comes to a head at Al Shaab

Sharjah,United Arab Emirates- May,18, 2013: Al Shaab (blue /red) and Al Wasl (yellow) in action during a Pro League football match at the Khaled Bin Mohamed Stadium in Sharjah. (Al Ittihad)

After a scoreless draw with Al Wasl, all the focus falls on Al Shaab's final match of the season as only a win will help them escape relegation, writes Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article Marius Sumudica feels the strain as pressure comes to a head at Al Shaab

Pro League: Al Ain's Asamoah Gyan sets new standard for scoring

Al Ain,United Arab Emirates- May,12, 2013: (R) Asamoah Gyan of Al Ain scores two goals against Baniyas in action during the Etisalat Pro-League at the Tahnon Bin Mohamed Stadium in Al Ain. ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For Sports

Al Ain's Asamoah Gyan found the net twice to break the league's single-season scoring record but his team blows a two-goal lead and Baniyas walk away with a 2-2 draw, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League: Al Ain's Asamoah Gyan sets new standard for scoring

Pro League: Al Wasl earn some end of campaign bragging rights

TTTS-WEB-sp10ma-ACHILLE_EMANA.jpg

Al Wasl cruised to a 3-1 win over Dubai. The three points take Wasl's tally to 31 and 14 of those points have come in the nine games Eid Baroot has been in charge. Read Article Pro League: Al Wasl earn some end of campaign bragging rights

Pro League: Already relegated Kalba put up a dispirited fight against Al Shabab

Kalba arrived at a near-empty Rashid bin Maktoum Stadium with hardly anything to quicken the pulse, and a glance at the Shabab team sheet only accentuated their lethargy. Read Article Pro League: Already relegated Kalba put up a dispirited fight against Al Shabab

Pro League: Al Jazira responding to Luis Milla as Al Shaab sink into danger zone

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 9, 2013. Ricardo De Oliveira ( no 99 of Al Jazira in white ) against Noel Kaseke ( no 36 of Al Shaab in red ) at their ongoing Etisalat Pro League football match. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Jazira's victory over Al Shaab, combined with Dibba's shock win over Al Ahli, has Shaab coach Marius Sumudica fuming, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League: Al Jazira responding to Luis Milla as Al Shaab sink into danger zone

Pro League round-up: Medeiros' strike helps Dibba shock Al Ahli

Dubai, UAE, September 23, 2012: After an intense battle from both sides the match ended with Dibba scoring no goals and Dubai doing the same. Both sides had hoped for more. Seen here is Dibba (in blue) forward Alexssander Medeiros. Lee Hoagland/The National

Alexssander Medeiros's goal is enough for Dibba to defeat Al Ahli; Boris Kabi hits a brace to lift Ajman over Al Nasr; Marcelo Oliveira's two goals power Al Wahda over Al Dhafra. Read Article Pro League round-up: Medeiros' strike helps Dibba shock Al Ahli

President's Cup: In the heat of the moment, Al Ahli prevail over Al Ain

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- May,05, 2013: (L) Basheer Saeed of Al Ahi celebrtaes after scoring the goal against Al Ain during the Etisalat Pro-League match at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For Sports

Two first-half goals from Grafite and Basheer Saeed enough to propel Al Alhi past Al Ain in a volatile President's Cup semi-final, writes Amith Passela. Read Article President's Cup: In the heat of the moment, Al Ahli prevail over Al Ain

Features

Al Ain and UAE star Omar Abdulrahman has the hair, flair and his feet firmly on the ground

Emirati footballer Omar Abdulraham, who playes for Al Ain team as well as the UAE National team, sits for an interview in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates on Monday, April 15, 2013. Photo: Charles Crowell for The National

Omar Abdulrahman speaks to John McAuley about the London Olympics, Gulf Cup success and what the future may hold. Read Article Al Ain and UAE star Omar Abdulrahman has the hair, flair and his feet firmly on the ground

Pro League: Baniyas and Mohamed Zidan remain on opposite sides of the injury fence

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2013: Injured Baniyas player Mohamed Zidan gets into a golf cart on the way to an interview at his Al Raha Beach home in Abu Dhabi on April 25, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National

After Mohamed Zidan's move from Denmark via Germany to the UAE, the Egyptian's knee injury has turned his football dreams into a nightmare, writes Ali Khaled. Read Article Pro League: Baniyas and Mohamed Zidan remain on opposite sides of the injury fence

In Pictures: Al Ain's run to the 2012-13 Pro League title

Key moments and figures from the Pro League champions' successful season that culminated last night.(Photos)

Key moments and figures from the Pro League champions' successful season that culminated last night. See Pictures In Pictures: Al Ain's run to the 2012-13 Pro League title

Polls

Who will win next season's Premier League?

Tweets

Sections

The National Conversation

Sound & Vision

The Guide

Events

Online Features

My National

Do you have a story?

On the site:

Can't find what you are looking for? Try The National Topics