Al Jazira advances to Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup quarter-finals

September 08, 2024 / 11:09 PM

Sharjah 24: Al Jazira secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup despite a 2-1 loss to Al Bataeh in the second leg of the preliminary round.

The match, held at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium, saw Al Jazira benefit from their 3-1 victory in the first leg.

Ramon Meraz scored for Al Jazira with a penalty in the 45+4 minute. Anatole Bertrand equalised for Al Bataeh in the 84th minute, and Antônio Fialho added another for Al Bataeh in the 98th minute. Al Jazira's aggregate score ensured their progression to face Al Ain in the next round.