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Jordan Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Hussein Irbid , Wihdat set another derby in the Jordan Cup final
Hussein Irbid won 1-0 against Faisali in the semifinal of Jordanian Cup to set the final with Wihdat (Photo courtesy of JFA) AMMAN — Hussein Irbid and Wihdat have secured their places in the final of the 2025 Jordan Cup, following twoclosely contested semifinal fixtures played simultaneously on Thursday. At Amman International Stadium Hussein Irbid booked their spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over 21-time Cup winners Faisali. The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Sisa, a former Faisali forward, found the back of the net with a clinical finish, capitalising on a defensive lapse to stun his former club. The match was closely fought, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. Faisali pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Hussein Irbid held firm defensively to preserve their lead and secure a historic victory. In the other semifinal at King Abdullah II stadium, Wihdat edged Al Ahli 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. The shootout was decided when M. Haddad of Al Ahli missed his attempt, sending the ball wide, before the goalkeeper Fakhouri stepped up to scorethe winning penalty and seal Wihdat's place in the final. The final is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, and will take place at Amman International Stadium, as confirmed by the Jordan Football Association. Hussein Irbid will be aiming for a landmark title, while Wehdat look to add yet another trophy to their record.
Jordan Times
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Jordan Cup semis played tonight
AMMAN — Thursday evening will see Faisali vs Hussein and Wihdat vs Ahli at 7:00 pm in the semifinals of the Jordan Cup —the last event on the 2024/25 season football calendar. Faisali and Wihdat aim to reach the final to have a shot at one of the season's titles after Hussein retained the Pro League crown and won Jordan Super Cup while Salt won their first ever title when they snatched the Jordan Football Association Shield. Playing at Amman International Stadium, Hussein will be eyeing their first Jordan Cup title. They are led by Faisali'sex-coach Ahmad Hayel who was dismissed in the final weeks to join Hussein with whom he won his first title as a Pro league club coach owing their win to a last minute draw of Ramtha vs Wihdat who were leading the league by one point ahead of the final day of the competition. On the other hand, Faisali's veteran player and coach Jamal Abu Abed will strive to snatch a title for his club with the aim of competing again regionally next season after Hussein and Wihdat exited the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Champions League (ACL) Two in the Round of 16 this year. In the other semifinal at King Abdullah Stadium, Wihdat'sTunisian coach Qais Yacoubi also hopes to snatch a win after the Pro League crown slipped away. The coach acknowledged that defensive errors had cost his team the win, and has urged his players to put that result behind their back and focus on the coming season. Ahli maintained their place in the Pro League and havewon the Jordan Cup once in 2015. Their coach Bashar Bani Yasin has underlined his team will give it all they've got in their match against a veteran team like Wihdat. 'We know our opponents and will spare no effort. Chances are equal,' he added
Jordan Times
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Faisali snatched a point against Hussein Irbid
AMMAN — In a thrilling Jordanian Pro League CFI showdown at Amman International Stadium on Friday, a late equaliser by Faisali has made the title race even more difficult for league leaders Hussein Irbid, as the two teams battled to a 1-1 draw. The match began with both teams playing cautiously, aware of the stakes. Hussein Irbid, who came into the match as league leaders, dominated possession early on, with Faisali largely sitting back and looking for counter attacks. However, neither side could break the deadlock in the first half, despite a few promising chances. The breakthrough came in the 56th minute when Hussein Irbid's Adham Quraishi capitalised on a well delivered cross into the box. His header found the back of the net, giving Hussein Irbid the lead and sending their fans into a frenzy. Faisali, though, quickly responded by pushing forward, trying to find a way back into the game. The match turned dramatic in the dying moments. As the game neared its conclusion, Faisali desperately searched for an equaliser. In the 94th minute, with the clock almost running out, Abdulrahman Moutari delivered a stunning strike from inside the box. The ball flew past the Hussein Irbid keeper, securing a last gasp equalizer for Faisali and ensuring they did not leave empty handed. This dramatic draw leaves Hussein Irbid in first place with 42 points, maintaining their position as the league leaders. Meanwhile, Wihdat were also held to a 1-1 draw, this time against Shabab Urdun at the King Abdullah II Stadium. Despite enjoying most of the possession, Wihdat fell behind in the 62nd minute when Malek Allan scored for Shabab Urdun. Wihdat responded in the 74th minute with a goal from Mohannad Semreen, but they couldn't find a second to take all three points. Wihdat remain in second place with 36 points, but their title chase is now more challenging with the gap to Hussein Irbid widening. With the latest results, Hussein Irbid continue to lead the table, while Wihdat's title aspirations have been dented by another draw. Finishing the week 18 Aqaba will take on Al Ahli, while Ramtha will face Ma'an in key matchups that could further impact the league standings.
Jordan Times
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Standings unchanged; league breaks for World Cup qualifiers
AMMAN — The CFI Jordan Professional Football League's breaks until March 26 as the national team goes on duty for Round 3/Group B qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Clubs ended week 16 with Hussein maintaining their lead, defeating Ma'an 4-1 as they confidently march towards retaining their title with an unbeaten record so far, while Faisali beatWihdat 1-0 in the most anticipated match of the week. Wihdat's loss sparked outrage among fans and club members who called for an assessment to put back things in order. In addition to losing the Jordan Super Cup title to Hussein and the Shield title to Salt, now they are trailing 8 points behind in the fight for the league title which seems to be slipping away. In addition, they also lost on the regional level, exiting the Asian Football Confederation and Asian Champions League Two in the Round of 16. During the past week, some teams improved their record boosting their eventual standings like Aqaba who upset Salt 2-1 and consolidated their spot away from the relegation zone,while Faisali, who last week beat Ahli, appeased their fans with their second win as they try to make up for a season of fluctuating performances. In other league results, Shabab Urdun beat Ahli 2-0, Ramtha beat Sarih 2-1, Jazira beat Mughayer Sarhan 1-0. Wihdat's Mohannad Simreen is still the top scorer so far with 11 goals trailed by Sarih's Mohammad Akash with 9.
Jordan Times
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Faisali defeat Wihdat, boosting Hussein's chances to win the league
( Faisali) and Rasem Jamous( Wihdat) vie for the ball during Friday's derby played at Amman International Stadium. Faisali won 1-0 and clinched the third place with 27 points (Photo courtesy of the JFA) AMMAN — In a thrilling Jordanian Pro League CFI showdown at Amman International Stadium, Faisaliedged past Wihdat with a 1-0 victory in Round 16. The first half was closely contested, with both teams exchanging attacks but struggling to break through. However, in the 36th minute, Hadi Hourani capitalisedon a well-executed set-piece, securing what would be the game's only goal. Later on, Wihdat dominated possession in the second half, desperately pushing for an equaliser, but Faisali'scompact defence held firm. The Blue Eagles effectively closed down spaces and disrupted Wihdat'sattacking flow, frustrating their opponents. Wihdat remain in second place with 32 points, but their title hopes have taken a hit as they now trail league leaders Hussein Irbid by a significant margin. Faisali move up to third place with 27 points, narrowing the gap in the race for the top spots. This result serves as a major confidence boost for Faisali, while Wihdat must quickly address their attacking inefficiencies if they hope to stay in contention for the second place. In recent years, the increasing competitiveness of the Jordanian Pro League CFI has made the matches between the top four teams—Hussein Irbid, Wihdat, Faisali and Ramtha—feel like derbies, as every encounter carries immense significance in the title race.
