In a stunning display of attacking football, RIT Dubai overwhelmed Heriot Watt University with an astonishing 22-0 victory during their league home match held at Dubai on 18 February 2025. The match kicked off at 8:00 pm, and the home side showcased their dominance from the very first whistle, leaving their opponents reeling.
RIT Dubai employed a 3-1-4-2 formation, which allowed them to control the midfield while maintaining a solid defensive line. Anandha Krishnan guarded the goal, supported by a back three consisting of Aws Dashash on the right, Husnain Khan in the centre, and Filip Simunac on the left. Ahmed Qadourah played a pivotal role as the central midfielder, providing balance and distribution. The attacking midfield was bolstered by Artur Farhutdinov on the right, Nariman Samani in a central role, and Mohammad AlSayyed on the left, while Saif Abu Sneineh and Masoud Barahoey led the line as forwards, tasked with converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for RIT Dubai included Artemii Graf, Abdelhamid Darweesh, Omar Remawi, Omar Ali, and Anas Bukdida, who would later play crucial roles in maintaining the team's momentum throughout the match.
The action began early, with Artur Farhutdinov committing a foul just a minute into the game. However, RIT Dubai quickly settled into their rhythm, and within two minutes, Hazza Yateem opened the scoring, assisted by Farhutdinov. The home side continued to press, and Yateem nearly doubled his tally shortly after, striking the crossbar in the third minute.
Yateem did not have to wait long for his second goal, finding the net again in the fifth minute, this time with an assist from Mohammad AlSayyed. The relentless RIT Dubai attack kept Heriot Watt University on the back foot, with Masoud Barahoey attempting to find the target but failing to convert his chances in the following minutes.
As the first half progressed, Yateem completed his hat-trick in the 13th minute, once again assisted by AlSayyed. The goals kept coming, with Barahoey finally getting on the scoresheet in the 26th minute, following a well-timed assist from Ahmed Qadourah. Just moments later, Yateem scored his fourth goal, showcasing his clinical finishing.
Artur Farhutdinov added to the tally in the 24th minute, with Nariman Samani providing the assist, while Yateem found the net yet again in the 31st minute, this time from a direct free-kick. The first half concluded with RIT Dubai leading 10-0, a scoreline that reflected their complete dominance.
The second half began with a flurry of substitutions for RIT Dubai, but the intensity did not wane. Hazza Yateem continued his scoring spree, netting his fifth goal in the 38th minute, assisted by Omar Remawi. The goals kept flowing, with Abdelhamid Darweesh scoring twice in quick succession, first in the 44th minute and then again in the 66th minute, both times capitalising on assists from his teammates.
Omar Ali also got in on the act, scoring in the 64th minute after receiving a pass from Filip Simunac. The relentless pressure from RIT Dubai saw them score several more goals, with Yateem finishing the match with an impressive total of seven goals, while Darweesh added three to his name.
As the match drew to a close, RIT Dubai's attacking prowess was on full display, with the final score reflecting an extraordinary 22-0 victory over Heriot Watt University. The home side's performance was nothing short of sensational, with Hazza Yateem earning the title of Player of the Match for his remarkable contribution.
