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Sharjah 24
14-04-2025
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Sharjah faces Al Taawoun in AFC Champions League 2 Semi-Final
Final Preparations Underway Sharjah will wrap up its training session today at the match venue, with coach Cosmin Olăroiu expected to finalise an attacking strategy to overcome the first-leg setback. After losing the first leg 1-0, Sharjah needs to win by at least two goals to advance. Sharjah's Journey Recapped Sharjah reached the semi-finals after finishing at the top of Group C with 13 points. In the Round of 16, they narrowly defeated Jordan's Al-Hussein Irbid, winning 1-0 in the first leg and losing 1-0 in the return match, before advancing 3-0 on penalties. In the quarter-finals, they faced Shabab Al Ahli, drawing 1-1 in both legs and progressing with a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout. Al Taawoun's Road to Semi-Final Al Taawoun advanced from Group B with 15 points. In the Round of 16, they triumphed over Qatar's Al Wakrah after two 2-2 draws, securing a spot in the next round with a 4-3 win on penalties. In the quarter-finals, they overcame Iran's Tractor Sazi, finishing with a 0-0 draw in the first leg and a 2-2 draw in the second, before winning 4-2 on penalties. Eastern Zone Update In the Eastern Zone semi-final of AFC Champions League 2, Singapore's Lion City Sailors defeated Sydney FC 2-0 last week. The winner of that matchup will face the victor of the Sharjah vs. Al Taawoun tie in the final.
Sharjah 24
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah to face Shabab Al Ahli in AFC Champions League quarter
First-leg draw sets up exciting second leg The first leg, played last week at Rashid Stadium in Dubai, ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both sides hungry to secure their progression to the next round. Sharjah completed their main training session yesterday, while Shabab Al Ahli will hold their final training at the match venue today . Both teams have shown strong form Shabab Al Ahli, currently at the top of the ADNOC Pro League, reached the quarter-finals by overcoming Jordan's Al-Wehdat 6-3 on aggregate in the Round of 16. On the other hand, Sharjah, runners-up in the UAE league, advanced after defeating Jordan's Al-Hussein Irbid in a penalty shootout, following two 1-1 draws . Key players to watch Sharjah will look to star forward Caio Lucas, who scored in the first leg and has netted four goals in his last four tournament matches. Meanwhile, Shabab Al Ahli will rely on in-form striker Sardar Azmoun, who has already scored five goals in the knockout rounds . Historical context and rivalry Shabab Al Ahli, runners-up in the 2015 AFC Champions League under the previous format, aims to reach the semi-finals again, boasting an impressive 26-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Meanwhile, Sharjah is determined to make history by qualifying for the semi-finals for the first time . A month of intense rivalry Tomorrow's match will be one of five encounters between the two sides this month across various competitions. In addition to the AFC Champions League fixtures, they will meet in the two-legged semi-finals of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup, followed by a league showdown in the 19th round of the ADNOC Pro League . Semi-final showdown awaits The winner of this quarter-final will face either Iran's Tractor Sazi or Saudi Arabia's Al-Taawoun in the semi-finals. The first leg of their encounter ended in a goalless draw, with the decisive second leg taking place tonight at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium .
