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The Boss “Al-Zaeem’ Puts and End to Saudi Al-Hilal Victories Streak With Four Goals at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
The Boss “Al-Zaeem” puts an end to their guest team Saudi Al-Hilal with four goals. This win came in the match that brought the two teams together on today’s evening at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, during the semi-final of AFC Champions League tournament. The match’s final score was 4-2.
The match’s first half came to an end with Al-Ain in the lead on the guest team with a score of 3-0. Soufiane Rahimi managed to score a “hat-tick” for Al-Ain, the first goal came at the minute “6” and the second goal came at the minute “27” came from a penalty kick, while the third goal at the minute “38” came from a penalty kick. Alejandro Sebastián Romero Gamarra (Kaku) scored at the minute “56” from a penalty kick. On the other hand, Saudi Al-Hilal’s two goals were scored by Malcolm at the minute “49” and Salem Al-Dawsari at the minute “78.”
The two teams are scheduled to take on the second leg match on Tuesday, April the 23rd. The match will take place at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena Stadium.
Due to weather conditions.. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) postpones Al Ain and Al Hilal match to tomorrow, Wednesday
Al Ain Club welcomes the decision and emphasizes its commitment to the safety of the fans
The match will be hold at 8 p.m., and the sold tickets will allow holders to attend the match
Al Ain Club welcomed the decision of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to postpone the first leg match of the semi-finals of one of the strongest tournaments in the Asian continent, which brings together Al Ain and Al Hilal, KSA, due to bad weather conditions for the safety of the fans whoare expected to come from all emirates of the UAE and our beloved neighboring Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in our Arabian Gulf.
In a statement posted on its official accounts, Al Ain confirmed that the match will be hold at the same time, 8 p.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, instead of Tuesday, at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, which has been selected as 2014 World’s Best Stadium and is equipped with the highest level of readiness to host the most important and prestigious international events and competitions in all conditions.
Al Ain urged the holders of valid tickets, which allow them to attend tomorrow’s match, to take caution and adhere to the guidelines of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority in the UAE, and wished that God, the Almighty, would make the rain a blessing, mercy, and abundance of Allah that encompasses the country and brings happiness to all people.
Emphasizing the commitment to Hazza bin Zayed’s vision to achieve the desired targets.. Sultan bin Hamdan holds a closed meeting with the players of the Boss “Al Zaeem” before the Asian summit
Emphasizing the importance of concentration and showing the spirit of victory in this national mission
Al Ain confirmed its worthiness of everyone’s trust as a representative of the UAE football in the AFC Champions League
The team is undergoing a crucial stage that requires concerted efforts and the one-family spirit
Praised the initiatives supporting the Boss “Al Zaeem” and called on the players to return their recognition to the fans
His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Chairman of the Steering Committee for Al Ain Football Club Company Affairs, held a closed meeting with the players of the first team and the technical and administrative staff, before the upcoming Asian summit of the Boss “Al Zaeem” against its guest, the “brotherly” Al Hilal, KSA, in the first leg of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League semi-final.
The Chairman of the Executive Committee emphasized that His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, First Vice President of Al Ain Club, First Vice Chairman of Al Ain Honorary Council, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club instilled supreme values that determined the features of the success strategy for this great club, which name was written in luminous letters in the world of football at all levels, by virtue of His Highness’s constant patronage and unlimited interest of the team, which represents a crucial motivation for everyone in order to achieve the desired targets and make all the Emirati and Ainawi fans happy.
The Chairman of the Executive Committee emphasized on the importance of concentration, based on a sense of responsibility of Al Ain’s national mission, against the “brotherly” Al Hilal, KSA, and turning the page of the team’s performance and results after the last FIFA break in the local competitions “temporarily”, as the team is heading towards the most important confrontations at the current stage.
Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the initiatives supporting Al Ain during its Asian journey from the sports community as a whole, beginning with the Football Association, the Professional League, clubs, local media and social media, stressing that these wonderful attitudes are typical to the people of the UAE and Al Ain fans, particularly since the team is going through an important and decisive stage during its Asian journey, which requires concerted efforts and demonstration of family spirit and mutual trust.
At the end of his speech, the Chairman of the Steering Committee for Al Ain Football Club Company Affairs called on all members of Al Ain to return their recognition to the Emirati and Ainawi fans who remained supportive to the team’s ambitions in the AFC Champions League, particularly since Al Ain proved its worthiness of everyone’s trust during its continental journey in terms of numbers since the beginning of the current football season.
Jordanian Referee to Lead The Boss “Al-Zaeem” vs Al-Hilal Asia Top Match
The Asian Football Confederation assigned the task of leading Al-Ain vs Saudi Al-Hilal Asia match, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in the semi-final first leg match of AFC Champions League 2023-2024, to a Jordanian referee staff. This staff will be led by Adham Makhadmah as the “pitch referee,” assisting him on the pitch line his countrymen Mohammed Moustafa Al-Kallaf as the “first assistant referee” and Ahmed Moones Nadi as the “second assistant referee.” The Malaysian referee Mohammed Nazmi will be the “fourth referee,” while the Singaporean referee Mohammed Tag will be the “video technology referee” and the Uzbek referee Karimov Raheem-Bick will be the “assistant video technology referee.” The Chinese referee Leo Ti-John will be the “referee commissioner” and the Palestinian referee Ali Gibreel will be the match commissioner.
The Boss and Al Hilal, KSA meet in an upcoming Asian summit.. The AFC approves the dates of official training sessions and press conferences
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) approved the dates of the official training sessions and press conferences for the upcoming Asian summit between the Boss “Al Zaeem” and its guest, Al Hilal, KSA, scheduled for next Tuesday, April, 16th, at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, within the first leg of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League semi-finals.
The introductory press conference for the Al Hilal, KSA was scheduled to be held at 6:00 p.m. the day after tomorrow, Monday, April, 15th, in the conference hall attached to Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium, followed immediately at 6:30 p.m. by the introductory press conference for Al Ain.
The Boss “Al Zaeem” will perform its official training session at 7:00 p.m. at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium, and at the same time, Al Hilal, KSA will perform its official training session at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
It was also decided that the coordination meeting for the match will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the meeting hall attached to Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium.
For the upcoming Asian summit.. Al Ain determines the mechanism for distributing and posting links for the AFC Champions League semi-final match tickets
Al Ain leaders allocate 2,000 free tickets to the “AinawiDNA” stand
Forming task forces to receive Al Hilal fans at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
Al Ain Fan Affairs Office coordinates with Al HilalFans Council regarding tickets of the match
Via its official accounts, Al Ain Club revealed today the mechanism for distributing and posting a link to purchase tickets for Al Ain match against its guest, Al Hilal, KSA, in the anticipated Asian summit, scheduled for next Tuesday evening, corresponding to April, 16, at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium within the first leg of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League semi-final.
Al Ain announced that the links for selling tickets allocated to Al Ain fans in accordance with the regulations will be distributed to the fans in line with the mechanism adopted in the quarter-final match, based on the database that gives the Ainawi Card holders and the fans most present to support the team in the stands of Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium during this season priority to obtain sales links under the supervision of Al Ain Club Fan Affairs Office.
Moreover, Al Ain confirmed that the club’s leaders were keen to purchase 2,000 tickets, as follows: Mubarak bin Hamouda “500 tickets”, Suwaidan Al Dhaheri “500”, El Race Cons & Gen Cont. Co. “500”, and Al Ain Pharmacy “500”. It was decided to allocate all tickets to the “Ainawi DNA” stand, where Al Ain Fan Affairs Office shall distribute free tickets to members of “Ainawi DNA” stand.
Ahmed Al Kaabi, Manager of Al Ain Fan Affairs Office, expressed his welcome to Al Hilal Club fans, noting that task forces were formed to receive the fellow Al Hilal fans at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium stands appropriately to reflect the close relationship that bind the two major clubs and their loyal fans.
“We are currently working on coordination with Al Hilal Club Fan Council regarding providing links for offering tickets allocated to the visiting club’s fans in accordance with the AFC Champions League regulations, so that they can distribute them appropriately under control and to avoid the black market links” he continued.
In The Postponed Round of U21 Pro League.. The Boss “Al-Zaeem” Bolsters Their Lead on The Top of Standings for The Reserve Teams’ League With The Two Goals Scored by Youssef Abduh and Josna Epifani Loulendo vs Al-Jazeera
Al-Ain reserve team bolsters their lead on U21 Pro League’s top of standings, after their deserved victory over their host Al-Jazeera, in the postponed match that brought the two teams together in the 13th round of the tournament on the latter pitch in our beloved capital city of Abu Dhabi.
The first half of the match was concluded with the boss “Al-Zaeem” in the lead over the home team 2-0. Al-Ain two goals were scored by Youssef Abduh “27” and Josna Epifani Loulendo “32,” while the only goal for Al-Jazeera was scored by Ali Al-Muammari “55.”
With this result Al-Ain raises their share of points to 41 on the top of standings table, while Al-Jazeera share of point has been frozen at 34 points in the fourth place.
Al-Ain 2
Formation: Hasan Sani Mohammed, Solomon Susu, Khalid Al-Hassani, Ma’anei Al-Shamsi, Kau Bastian, Youssef Abduh Mansour Al-Shamsi, Halero Sarki, Hameed Mohammed, Adrian Hernandez, and Josna Epifani Loulendo.
Al-Jazeera 1
Formation: Hamad Al-Minhali Matts Johan, Nicoala Fokick, Shaheem Bouhimine, Saeed Al-Abdouli, Abdullah Jaffar, Mamadu Jasama, Misha’al Jamal, Ali Al-Muammari, Abdullah Khalid, and Mohammed Al-Waffi.
Referees
The match was led by Abdullah Al-Harmoudi as the “pitch referee”- assisted him on the pitch lines by Abdul-Rahmman Youssef Al-Qaiuani as the “first assistant referee,” Khalifa Mohammed Al-Bloushi as the “second assistant referee,” Ahmed Farhan as the “fourth referee,” Khalel Abdullah as the “referee commissioner,” and Mohammed Al-Jallaf as the “match commissioner.”
Soufiane will be ready for the match against Al Hilal, KSA.. Crespo: The Champions League semi-finals are irrelevant to the team’s declined performance
Al Ain Argentine coach, Hernan Crespo, emphasized that his team is still paying the price for the errors in this worse stage, and not just in today’s match, in which we continued to lack the required offensive efficiency.
Commenting on a question about the reasons for his team’s declined results after the home and away matches, he stated: “There are no justifications for Al Ain’s decline results after the two AFC Champions League semi-final matches, and we cannot think about justifications, but actually we work to correct some errors during our matches because we do not have enough time to correct these errors during trainings due to the pressurized schedule.”
Responding to a question about Soufiane Rahimi’s condition and readiness for Al Hilal match, he said: “Soufiane will be ready for the match against Al Hilal, KSA, in the first leg of the semi-final as he is an important player for us in the team, but, of course, his health condition remains the most important determinant.”
The Boss “Al Zaeem” ends its match against Al Jazeera with a positive draw
The Boss “Al Zaeem” ends its match against Al Jazeera with a positive draw, in the match that brought together the two teams this evening at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, in the context of the postponed round of the thirteenth round of the ADNOC Pro League. The first half of the match ended with the visitors leading with one goal.
Al Ain’s two goals were scored by Kouame Autonne (51) and Mathias Balacius (61), while Bruno de Oliveira (11) and Mamadou Cloubaly (90+3) scored for Al Jazeera.
With this result, Al Ain raises its score to 36 points and remains in third place, while Al Jazeera raises its score to 22 points, in eighth place.
Al Ain 2
Goals: Kouame Autonne (51) – Mathias Balacius (61)
Lineup: Khaled Issa, Abdulkarim Traoré, Khaled Al Hashimi, Kouame Autonne, Eric Jorgnes, Park Young-woo, Mohammed Abbas, Omer Atzili, Mathias Balacius, Jonatas da Silva and Laba Kodjo
Substitutions: Ahmed Barman substituted Mohammed Abbas “46” – Kaku Alejandro substituted Park Young-woo “46” – Josna Abyanfi substituted Omer Atzili “71” – Khaled Al Balushi substituted Matias Blasius “80” – Michel substituted Jonatas da Santois “90”
Yellow Cards: Omer Atzili “66”
Red Cards: None
Al Jazeera 2
Goals: Bruno de Oliveira “11” – Mamadou Clubaly “90+3”
Lineup: Ali Khasif, Karim Rekik, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Mohammed Al Attas, Mamadou Clubaly, Khalfan Mubarak, Alejandro Pozello, Omar Traoré, Zayed Al Zaabi, Bruno de Oliveira and Neskens Kebano
Substitutions: Richard Akuno substituted Bruno de Oliveira “35” – Fernando Lucas substituted Karim Rekik “46” – Zayed Al Amiri substituted Khalfan Mubarak “46” – Abu Bakr Camara substituted Bruno de Oliveira “56” – Mats Johan substituted Mohammed Al-Attas “75”
Yellow Cards: Richard Akuno “37” – Omar Traoré “55”
Red Cards: None
Referees
The match was officiated by Adel Al Naqbi, “field referee”, assisted by Ahmed Al Rashidi, “first assistant referee”, Sabt Obaid, “second assistant referee”, Rashid Abdullah Mohammed, “fourth referee”, Sultan Abdul Razzaq, “VAR referee”, and Jassim Abdullah, “VAR assistant referee” and commissioned by Mohammed Al Hammadi.
