‘The Boss’ eyes top-4 finish in AGL

dubai — Al Ain can’t wait for it to be over soon enough but before this troubled season comes to an end, the Garden City club would be hoping to finish in the top four in the Arabian Gulf League. Points Al Ain

The Boss’ have collected reign as reign- in Arabian Gulf ing League League so far champions will come to an end after the four remaining matches, but the record 13time winners will look to finish well with an eye on qualification for an AFC Champions League spot next season.

They are not out of this season’s continental competition just yet, with their slim hopes hanging by a thread but Al Ain would be eager to forget this season in a hurry and start afresh. Al Ain are currently in fourth with 39 points, with 12 wins, three draws and seven defeats, the latest loss being against Bani Yas. And they take on Ittihad Kalba in the League, at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

“I still insist that winning the coming match will further improve our spot on the standing table and be in a qualifying position to play in the AFC Asian Champions League 2020,” said coach Juan Carlos Garrido.

Meanwhile, Al Dhafra will have the chance to avenge their President’s Cup final defeat when they take on Shabab Al Ahli again on Friday. FIXTURES: WEDNESDAY:

Al Ain vs Ittihad Kalba (6:05pm) THURSDAY

Ajman vs Al Wasl (6:05pm) Al Jazira vs Al Wahda (8:45pm) FRIDAY

Fujairah vs Emirates (6pm) Shabab Al Ahli vs Al Dhafra (6:05pm)

Sharjah vs Dibba (8:45pm).