Soccer-Sepahan bounce back to sink Pakhtakor in Asian Champions League opener
By Michael Church
Shabab Al-Ahli Sport News
Sepahan bounce back to sink Pakhtakor in Asian Champions League opener
Former finalists Sepahan handed Pakhtakor from Uzbekistan a 3-1 defeat in Saudi Arabia as the Iranians fought back from a goal behind to claim all three points in their Asian Champions League opener on Thursday.
Mahdi Ali urges Shabab Al Ahli to begin Asian Champions League with 'important' win
Shabab Al Ahli manager Mahdi Ali has urged his players to begin their Asian Champions League campaign with a win when they face Ahal FC of Turkmenistan on Thursday, but admitted facing opponents they know little about presents a unique set of challenges.
Teenager Harib Abdullah the hero as UAE beat South Korea to keep World Cup hopes alive
DUBAI: Teenage winger Harib Abdullah was the toast of the UAE on Tuesday after his first-ever international goal proved enough to beat South Korea 1-0 in Dubai and confirm a June World Cup playoff against Australia.
Rodolfo Arruabarrena says UAE have 'very big ambitions' for Iraq World Cup qualifier
New UAE manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena says his side have “very big ambitions” to secure a World Cup qualification play-off spot on Thursday with a game to spare, as they seek a decisive victory against Iraq in Saudi Arabia.
Key issues facing UAE ahead of crucial 2022 World Cup qualifier against Iraq
The UAE take on Iraq in Saudi Arabia on Thursday in a potentially decisive 2022 World Cup qualifier. Currently third in Group A with two matches remaining, a win against fifth-placed Iraq will almost secure the final-round play-off spot with one match to spare. The UAE conclude their group campaign against already qualified South Korea on March 29.
Al Ain set-up final meeting with Shabab Al Ahli in Pro League Cup
Al Ain booked their place in the Pro League Cup final thanks to the away-goals rule after a 0-0 draw with Al Jazira in the second-leg semi-final at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.
Al Ain manager Rebrov faces balancing act in fight for Pro League Cup final spot
Al Ain manager Serhiy Rebrov has urged his players to put the 1-1 draw against Al Jazira behind them and focus on winning the Pro League Cup semi-final second-leg.