Sharjah faces Al Taawoun in AFC Champions League 2 Semi-Final

Sharjah24: Sharjah will take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun on Tuesday in the second leg of the AFC Champions League 2 semi-final, seeking to overturn the first-leg defeat and secure a place in the final. The match is scheduled to be held at Sharjah Stadium, where the home team aims to qualify for the final for the first time in its history.

Final Preparations Underway

Sharjah will wrap up its training session today at the match venue, with coach Cosmin Olăroiu expected to finalise an attacking strategy to overcome the first-leg setback. After losing the first leg 1-0, Sharjah needs to win by at least two goals to advance.

Sharjah’s Journey Recapped

Sharjah reached the semi-finals after finishing at the top of Group C with 13 points. In the Round of 16, they narrowly defeated Jordan’s Al-Hussein Irbid, winning 1-0 in the first leg and losing 1-0 in the return match, before advancing 3-0 on penalties. In the quarter-finals, they faced Shabab Al Ahli, drawing 1-1 in both legs and progressing with a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout.

Al Taawoun’s Road to Semi-Final

Al Taawoun advanced from Group B with 15 points. In the Round of 16, they triumphed over Qatar’s Al Wakrah after two 2-2 draws, securing a spot in the next round with a 4-3 win on penalties. In the quarter-finals, they overcame Iran’s Tractor Sazi, finishing with a 0-0 draw in the first leg and a 2-2 draw in the second, before winning 4-2 on penalties.

Eastern Zone Update

In the Eastern Zone semi-final of AFC Champions League 2, Singapore’s Lion City Sailors defeated Sydney FC 2-0 last week. The winner of that matchup will face the victor of the Sharjah vs. Al Taawoun tie in the final.