Baniyas earned a valuable 1-0 victory over Al Bataeh in their Round 18 encounter of the ADNOC Pro League, played at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium.

The match witnessed a balanced contest between the two sides, with both teams creating opportunities throughout the game while the defenses remained organized for most of the encounter.

Baniyas showed determination and persistence as they searched for the breakthrough, while Al Bataeh attempted to capitalize on counterattacks in a closely contested match that remained goalless for the majority of the game.

The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time when Leonel Wamba scored the winning goal in the 93rd minute, securing all three points for Baniyas in dramatic fashion. 

With this victory, Baniyas raised their tally to 14 points in the league standings, while Al Bataeh remained on 13 points following the conclusion of Round 18. 

The win represents an important boost for Baniyas as the team continues its campaign in the ADNOC Pro League and looks ahead to the upcoming fixtures in the competition.