Shabab Al Ahli is heading to the final of the UAE Cup after a nail-biting 1-0 win over Al Wasl in extra time. The winning goal came from Yuri César in the 91st minute – a classy finish into the far post after a long run.
This win was a testament to the team’s spirit, even after Al Wasl’s Suroor was sent off in the 73rd minute. Despite being down a man, Al Wasl put up a good fight, but Shabab Al Ahli’s determination paid off.
Under coach Paulo Sousa, Shabab Al Ahli has been on a roll. They’ve already made it to the League Cup final and won the UAE Super Cup and the joint UAE-Qatar Super Cup. In the league, they’re leading by 7 points, with their next match against Al Sharjah – who they’ll also face in the UAE Cup final. Al Sharjah had a tough time getting past Al Jazira, needing extra time to win 3-1, with former Benfica player Caio scoring a brace.
The UAE Cup final is shaping up to be an exciting match. Shabab Al Ahli is looking strong, but Al Sharjah won’t go down without a fight.
