Mohammed bin Thaloub praised to the skies the historical victory achieved by Al Ain
H.E. Mohammed Bin Thaloub Al Darei, Chairman of the Board of Al Ain Club Investment Company, praised to the skies the historical victory achieved by Al Ain Team, the UAE football sole representative in the AFC Champions League, against Iran’s Esteghlal Tehran by 6-1 in the momentous supporters’ match between the two teams held at the architectural masterpiece of UAE stadiums, Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
He added that this great result granted the “Boss” their fair qualification and to occupy the top spot of Group C by 12 points following playing six matches. By this result, the team is placed ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli by one point and Iran’s Thoub Ahan placed third while Uzbek’s Bunyodkor occupied the fourth spot.
He pointed out that such a result was the guarantee for the representative of the UAE football to cruse to the last eight round of the Asian Champions League with full confidence by their famous thumping against their opponent making their revenge for losing the first leg match in Iran. It was a signal that the team is eligible to pass to the quarter finals following its deservedly victory against Iran’s Esteghlal Tehran in the second leg match of the 16th Round of the AFC Champions League 2017 as they dominate the match and control it since the kick off whistle leaving the visitors helpless.
The team was able to achieve this great result despite all the difficult situations that they faced during this current season including the absence of the key players. This is an assurance that the “Boss” has its own image regardless who plays in its lines. Indeed, Al Ain’s youngsters were up to the expectations and confidence vested in them being the stars during the whole two halves of the match. They were armed by high morale and fighting spirit controlling all available spaces of the pitch and they were able to achieve a record justly victory.
H.E. the Chairman concluded his statement by commending all the UAE fans in general and Al Ainawi Nation in particular for their remarkable initiatives which reflected positive signs of loyalty and a real translation of loyalty to community. He said that it is not unusual aspect of Al Ain’s fans who greeted their favorite Korean player, Lee Myung-joo, in his last match with the team in a special way. He pointed out that without a doubt, Al Ainawi Nation will continue to be our strategic partner in all the team’s local and regional achievements. He added that we do hope to see more and more from the young players of Al Ain FC who surely still have tricks in their sleeves to present that go beyond their historical night of six goals in order to reach the most advanced stage in this competition. Such an achievement will be the real translation of the sponsorship of the UAE wise leadership who spares no efforts to provide the youth and sports sectors will all what it takes to shine and be creative.
