Ajman pulled off a stunning upset at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, defeating Al Ain 3-2 in a thrilling UAE Pro League Cup encounter. Al Ain drew first blood in the 23rd minute, with Y. Ben Khaleq finding the net thanks to a neat assist from M. Palacios. However, Ajman responded swiftly, leveling the score through I. Moumen just ten minutes later. The visitors then seized control in the second half, with Lourency putting them ahead in the 50th minute before S. Hadani, assisted by W. Azaro, extended their lead in the 61st minute. Despite late substitutions and a spirited effort from Al Ain, including an 86th-minute goal from E. H. Rahimi, set up by Kaku, Ajman held on to secure a memorable victory.