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SHARJAH — Al Shabab claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over ten-man Sharjah to reach the safe waters and avoid a possible relegation to the First Division League. Mizare Zare opened the scoring for Sharjah in the 20th minute of the first half, but Al Shabab fought back and Pedrao levelled the result seven minutes later. Eissa Obaid netted the winner for the Dubai side in the 56th minute.

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