RIT Dubai 3 vs 1 Madenat FC U21

RIT Dubai welcomed Madenat FC U21 to HCT on 10 September 2026 for a friendly 11-a-side match, kicking off at 8:00pm. The home side emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline after a commanding display over 90 minutes.

Deploying a 3-1-4-2 formation, RIT Dubai lined up with Youssef Fahem in goal, protected by a back three consisting of Essa Najim at right defender, Mohsin Ayaz centrally, and Aws Dashash on the left. Mohamed Hazza operated as the lone central midfielder just ahead of the defence, tasked with linking play and breaking up opposition attacks. Ahead of him, a quartet of attacking midfielders featured Artur Farhutdinov on the right, Mohamed Haitam Yousfi and Azmi Khaled centrally, and Mazen Bani on the left. The forward line was spearheaded by Hazza Yateem on the right and Ahmed Belhoula on the left, expected to provide pace and goal threat. The substitutes bench included Husnain Khan, Abdelrahman Abdo, Ahmed Alazzah, Seyitmyrat Seyitgeldiyov, Abdulkarim AlSafadi, Ahmed AlAqra, Awab Adam, Mohammad AlSayyed, Mohamed Yasmine, Saif Abu Sneineh, and Abraham Deepu.

The match burst into life within moments as RIT Dubai took the lead in the 2nd minute. Artur Farhutdinov delivered a precise long pass into the box, which Hazza Yateem expertly controlled before firing a left-footed finish past the goalkeeper. Barely a minute later, the home side doubled their advantage. Farhutdinov again was the provider, this time with a header that found Aws Dashash, who tapped in from close range with his right foot.

Madenat FC U21 received an early yellow card in the 8th minute, indicating a physical approach to stem RIT Dubai’s momentum. However, the hosts continued to press and in the 10th minute, Hazza Yateem struck again. This time, it was a long pass from Dashash that set Yateem free inside the box, where he calmly slotted home with his right foot to make it 3-0.

RIT Dubai’s attacking intent remained high, with Azmi Khaled forcing a blocked attempt in the 12th minute. Offside decisions disrupted some promising moves, with Ahmed Belhoula caught offside twice, in the 17th and 27th minutes, and Mazen Bani flagged in the 20th minute.

In the 22nd minute, an early injury forced a substitution as Husnain Khan replaced Essa Najim at right defender. The game remained competitive, though Farhutdinov committed a foul in the 33rd minute, momentarily halting RIT Dubai’s rhythm. As the first half progressed, Hazza Yateem tested the opposition keeper with a shot saved in the 40th minute.

The final moments of the first half saw a flurry of substitutions for RIT Dubai. At the 41st minute mark, Abdelrahman Abdo and Ahmed Alazzah came on for Ahmed Belhoula and Mazen Bani respectively. Shortly after, at half-time, further changes included Mohammad AlSayyed, Abraham Deepu, Saif Abu Sneineh, Mohamed Yasmine, Awab Adam, Ahmed AlAqra, and Abdulkarim AlSafadi entering the fray, replacing Mohamed Haitam Yousfi, Azmi Khaled, Hazza Yateem, Mohamed Hazza, Artur Farhutdinov, Mohsin Ayaz, and Youssef Fahem. Seyitmyrat Seyitgeldiyov and Abdulkarim AlSafadi took over defensive duties from Aws Dashash and Fahem respectively.

The second half began with an attempt from Abdelrahman Abdo in the 46th minute that went wide. The new goalkeeper, Abdulkarim AlSafadi, was soon called into action, producing a vital parry in the 59th minute and a diving save at the feet in the 65th. Substitutions continued with Ahmed Belhoula and Aws Dashash returning to the pitch in the 60th minute, replacing Abdo and Seyitgeldiyov. Mohsin Ayaz also re-entered at 62 minutes, taking over from Husnain Khan, while Mohamed Haitam Yousfi replaced Mohamed Yasmine in the 68th minute.

Fouls punctuated the second half, with Ahmed AlAqra committing an infringement in the 72nd minute, and Abraham Deepu following suit a minute later. Despite this, AlSafadi remained alert, making a full-stretch save in the 77th minute and a point-blank reaction save in the 88th, keeping the clean sheet intact for much of the half.

Madenat FC U21 managed to pull a goal back in the 76th minute, capitalising on a defensive mistake by RIT Dubai. The opposition headed the ball into the net, breaking the home side’s clean sheet but not their momentum.

Late substitutions saw Artur Farhutdinov and Hazza Yateem return to the field in the 80th minute, replacing Abraham Deepu and Ahmed Alazzah respectively, adding fresh impetus to the closing stages.

The referee maintained excellent control throughout, with a performance rated 95, ensuring the game flowed smoothly despite the numerous substitutions and physical challenges.

RIT Dubai’s dominant display was marked by clinical finishing early on and solid defensive work in the second half. Artur Farhutdinov’s creativity and assists were pivotal, while Abdulkarim AlSafadi’s goalkeeping heroics kept the opposition at bay. Mohammad AlSayyed also impressed with his midfield contributions after coming on.

In the end, RIT Dubai secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Madenat FC U21 in this friendly encounter at HCT, providing a strong platform for the season ahead.