RIT Dubai Run Riot In 8-1 Rout Of HCT Dubai

On 27 November 2025, RIT Dubai hosted HCT Dubai at the HCT venue in a friendly 11-a-side match that kicked off at 9:30pm. The encounter lasted 70 minutes plus added time and ended in a resounding 8-1 victory for the home side, RIT Dubai. From the outset, RIT Dubai dominated proceedings, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical flexibility.

RIT Dubai lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Saif Abu Sneineh on the right, Mohamed Albawab centrally, and Abdellah Jemal on the left. Ahmed Qadourah operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. Ahead of him, four attacking midfielders were positioned: Khalifa Albedwawi on the right flank, Mohamed Saif and Omar Ali centrally, and Armaan Shafique on the left. Leading the line were two forwards, Masoud Barahoey on the right and Abdelhamid Darweesh on the left. This setup was designed to provide width and creativity in midfield while maintaining defensive solidity with three at the back. The substitutes available were Aws Dashash, Saeed Alhashemi, Karam Alsayed, Hazza Yateem, Mohammad AlSayyed, Ahmed Omar, Faisal Al Ahmad, and Yesa Aamir.

The match saw an early flurry of substitutions at the 27th minute, with Aws Dashash replacing Armaan Shafique, Saeed Alhashemi coming on for Masoud Barahoey, and Karam Alsayed taking over from Khalifa Albedwawi. This trio of changes appeared to inject fresh energy into the side. However, just a minute later, HCT Dubai struck first with a goal inside the box, finished with their right foot, giving them a brief lead.

RIT Dubai responded immediately and emphatically. At the 30th minute, Abdelhamid Darweesh unleashed a spectacular screamer with his left foot from a corner delivered by Saif Abu Sneineh, restoring parity and igniting the home crowd. The momentum swung decisively in RIT’s favour as further substitutions followed swiftly at the 31st minute: Hazza Yateem replaced Darweesh, Mohammad AlSayyed came on for Omar Ali, Ahmed Omar took over from goalkeeper Omar Taalab, and Faisal Al Ahmad replaced Mohamed Albawab. These changes reshaped the team’s dynamics going into the latter stages of the first half.

The half concluded at the 35th minute mark with the score level at 1-1. However, the second half saw RIT Dubai take complete control. Hazza Yateem opened the scoring for RIT immediately after the restart in the 46th minute, capitalising on a defensive mistake by HCT Dubai and slotting home with his right foot. At the same time, Saif Abu Sneineh returned to the pitch, replacing Hazza Yateem’s earlier substitute position on the right defence.

Just three minutes later, Mohammad AlSayyed doubled the lead with a close-range finish inside the box, assisted by Hazza Yateem’s short pass. The visitors were now chasing shadows as RIT Dubai’s fluid attacking play overwhelmed them.

Further tactical tweaks came at the 53rd minute with Armaan Shafique reintroduced for Mohamed Saif and Omar Ali returning for Ahmed Qadourah, signalling a shift to refresh the midfield creativity. Four minutes later, Yesa Aamir replaced Ahmed Omar in goal, ensuring fresh legs between the sticks.

RIT Dubai’s dominance was reflected in the goals that followed. At the 58th minute, Saeed Alhashemi scored from inside the box, assisted by Mohammad AlSayyed’s precise short pass, extending the lead to 5-1. Moments later, Karam Alsayed tapped in a close-range finish from a short pass by Saeed Alhashemi, making it 6-1.

The substitution carousel continued at the 62nd minute with Abdelhamid Darweesh returning for Saeed Alhashemi, Mohamed Albawab back on for Aws Dashash, Abdellah Jemal replacing Karam Alsayed, and Saif Abu Sneineh coming on for Mohammad AlSayyed. These changes maintained the team’s intensity and balance.

RIT Dubai’s scoring spree showed no signs of abating. Masoud Barahoey netted a stunning goal from outside the area at the 67th minute, a right-footed strike following a long pass from Abdelhamid Darweesh. The visitors’ defence was left helpless once again.

Just a minute later, Hazza Yateem scored his second goal of the match with a close-range tap-in from a cross delivered by Abdellah Jemal. The relentless pressure from RIT Dubai was evident as they continued to carve open the opposition.

The final goal came in the 69th minute when Abdelhamid Darweesh scored inside the box with his left foot, assisted by Hazza Yateem’s short pass, sealing an emphatic 8-1 victory for RIT Dubai.

Ahmed Qadourah, Masoud Barahoey, and Mohammad AlSayyed were standout performers, each contributing significantly to the team’s dominant display. RIT Dubai’s tactical flexibility, combined with clinical finishing and relentless energy, ensured a comprehensive triumph over HCT Dubai in this entertaining friendly encounter.