Al Ain Youth Handball Team Holds UAE Cup High

Al Ain youth handball team was crowned as the champions of the UAE Handball Cup after defeating Al Jazeera team in the final match 34-31. The match was held in Rashid Bin Hamdan court at Al Nasr Club.

The first half ended by 21-8 to the advantage of Al Jazeera. However, Al Ain was able to come back to the match and ended the second half by a thrilling draw 23-23. So, the two teams went to the two extra times, that is the first half and second half and both last only for five minutes. By the end of the first half, the two teams drew by 31-31 goals. In the second extra time half, Al Ain was able to end the draw result and score 34 goals although   the referee sent off 4 players of Al Ain by red cards. The remaining team players of Al Ain in the court were only two players and a goalkeeper; nevertheless, they fight till the last minute and these heroes were able to end the match to the advantage of Al Ain by 34 – 31. With this great result, Al Ain Handball Team was able to add this cup next to the trophies and cups in the cupboard of the Club.

The Coronation Ceremony

The Assistant Secretary-General of the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare, Khalid Al Madfa’, President of the Emirates Handball Federation, Mohammed Abdul Karim Julfar, Vice-President of the Federation, Mohammed Sharif, Secretary General of the Federation, Nabil Ashour, and Saleh Al Shai’li, member of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Sports Club, crowned the winners with the gold medals and the Tournament Cup.

The Heroes’ Golden List

The golden list of Al Ain Youth Handball Team heroes included: – Hamad Al Badi, Salem Khalfan, Hamad Salem, Zayed Mesfer, Hazza Khalifa, Saeed Hashim, Mohammed Abdullah, Sultan Hilal, Issa Hilal, Sulaiman Hareb, Saeed Al Marar, Mohammed Ali Al Mansouri, Mohammed Khalfan, Khalil Kamal, Abdullah Matar and Saif Al Balushi. In addition to to Mustafa Mousa, Team Manager, Tunisian Yousri Mazni, Head Coach, Abu Al Yazeed Younis, physiotherapist and Shamoun, administrative officer.