Shabab Al Ahli Dubai take on Al Ain

Former champions Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Al Ain will be looking at keeping their record intact as they meet in Round Two of the Arabian Gulf League ( AGL), thisweekend.

The second round of AGL matches will see three games being held today, followed by another four tomorrow.

Fujairah face Bani Yas, Hatta play with Al Wasl and defending champions Sharjah will clash with Al Wahda today, while Al Jazira host Al Dhafra, Khor Fakkan clash with Al Nasr, Ajman face Ittihad Kalba and Shabab Al Ahli host Al Ain.

Al Ain and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai have clashed 22 times in the AGL and none of these games have ever ended in a goalless draw. Winners of the league a record 13 times in the past, Al Ain will be looking at ironing out their frailties following their 2- 0 win against Khor Fakkan last week. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, who have won the AGL seven times, will also be looking at a perfect winning record following last week’s 3- 0 win against Kalba.

Well organised

During the 22 encounters between the two teams, a total of 70 goals have been scored so far. This week’s opener will see Fujairah host Bani Yas at Fujairah Stadium at 6.15pm. After starting off with a 2- 4 loss to Sharjah last week, Fujairah coach Goran Tufegdzi said: “We have addressed our errors in the first game and we need to be 100 per cent focused on this one now.”

Bani Yas, who opened with a rousing 4- 1 result against Al Wasl in Dubai, will be determined to continue their form. “Fujairah is strong and well organised, but I am confident of my team’s abilities,” Bani Yas coach Daniel noted.