iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
Military Order represents Godolphin's Charlie Appleby while Charlie Johnston saddles Dubai Mile for Emirati businessman Ahmed Al Shaikh
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Al Ain qualify for 2018 AFC Champions League group stages
Al Ain's Omar Abdulrahman is tackled by players from Bahrain's Malkiya.
Abu Dhabi - Berg, Caio net winners but injury to Abdulrahman and Barman end match on sour note
Head coach Zoran Mamic was delighted with the result but the fixture ended on a sour note for Al Ain with injuries to Omar Abdulrahman and Ahmad Barman.
"I am happy that my team qualified to the group stage of ACL 2018 but so annoyed by the injuries of Ahmad Barman and Omar Abdulrahman."
The gravity of the injury can only be known after X-ray reports.
"I wish them speedy recovery and hope they rejoin the team shortly," the coach said.
In the first 20 minutes of the match, Omar gave a good account of himself with curling attempts into the goal. And the talisman clinched the Man of the Match award too.
The coach hailed Omar's performance on the night.
"Amoory is the best player in Asia and he is announced by the AFC to be Man of the Match despite him not in his best in the match."
When asked about not fielding striker Ahmad Khalil, he said: "Khalil has not played official matches during the past months and I did give him the chance to play in Al Ain's recent three matches. Therefore, I preferred to keep him on the bench."
Al Ain have now entered the group stage with Al Hilal, Esteghlal and Al Rayyan in Group D. Mamic said that even though Al Ain are ready for the ACL grind, the immediate focus is on the next Arabian Gulf League match. Al Ain top the table with 32 points.
"Absolutely, Al Ain's squad has the best players and they will be ready for all challenges. However, we are focusing at the moment on our coming match against Ajman."
Al Ain play Ajman at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday.
ashwani@khaleejtimes.com
More news from
The visit came as Washington struggles to improve relations with China amid tensions over Taiwan's status
Pegula's defeat means that four of the top 10 women's seeds have already been knocked out of Roland Garros
Man City will be hoping to complete the second part of its incredible bid to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in a single season
Meeting aims to establish partnerships and direct and ongoing communication with the media sector
The authority has also urged motorists to abide by traffic rules and regulations
Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores the continuation of UAE's humanitarian approach based on protecting civilians
The UAE Space Agency made the invitation at the recently-concluded ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum in Abu Dhabi