Al Jazira team raises the slogan of compensation when it hosts its guest Al Orouba at 17:55 today at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in the opening of the second round of the ADNOC Professional Football League, after suffering a 0-2 loss in the opening round at the hands of its host Bani Yas, which caused a state of frustration among the fans due to the disappointing start, and the team is required in today’s match to come out with the three points and nothing else.
The previous two matches between the two teams were in favour of the home team, as they won by the same score of 1-0 in both matches, from two penalty kicks. However, the reality will be different in today’s match, especially since the guests, in turn, are hoping for the three points to correct their path after losing 1-5 to Al-Nasr in the opening match.
Al-Arabi coach Bruno Pereira vowed that his team will fight to get full points, saying: “We will work to appear at our best level from our first match, and we must move forward in our journey and hope to come out with a positive result.”
Al Wasl x Dibba Al Hisn
Al Wasl (the title holder) will be required to take advantage of the home advantage and the fans when they host Dibba Al-Hisn at 17:55 in a mission to change the image that appeared in the “Emperor” in its opening match, during which it fell into the trap of a 2-2 positive draw against Kalba, and caused the team’s start to be disrupted, dealing an early blow to ambitions.
On paper, Al Wasl’s chances of achieving victory seem great, but the reality may be different, especially since the guests did not show their danger in the first round, which they lost 1-4 at the hands of Sharjah, due to the numerical shortage, as they played the match with 10 players since the 22nd minute after the expulsion of player Ibrahima Cisse.
Al Wasl coach Milos Milojevic said that his team must play well in order to win today’s match, warning at the same time of the difficulty of the opponent, adding: “Our opponent was not lucky in their first match due to the expulsion of a player from the team, and therefore they did not appear strong. They are an organized team and have quality when it comes to attack, and they also have various playing styles.”
In turn, Dibba Al-Hisn coach, Caio Zanardi, said that he realizes that their mission will be difficult against a strong team that enjoys harmony among its players and is defending its title, and that they, in turn, corrected the mistakes of the loss to Sharjah and are keen to present a good match and come out of the match with a positive result.
Victory x Bani Yas
Al Nasr looks set to retain their lead at the top of the table when they host Bani Yas at 8:30pm today at Al Maktoum Stadium, based on the performance that the “Dean” displayed in the opening round with a 5-1 win over Dibba Al-Hisn. However, at the same time, they will have to be wary of surprises from the guests, who are motivated by their 2-0 win over Al Jazira.
The two sides have a long history in the ADNOC Professional League, which is in favour of the home team. They have met in 26 previous matches, with Al Nasr winning 13 times, compared to Bani Yas’ six, while seven matches ended in a draw.
Al Nasr coach Alfred Schroeder had the opportunity to watch his rival Bani Yas by attending their match against Al Jazira at Al Shamkha Stadium and came away with important impressions. He said in the press conference that he realised that the match would be difficult after getting to know his rival well in their match against Al Jazira.
On the other hand, Bani Yas coach Joao Pedro Sousa said that Al Nasr has many distinguished players and has an offensive approach, stressing to his players the importance of forgetting their victory in the last round against Al Jazira and focusing completely on today’s match.
Sharjah x Kalba
All possibilities will be open in Sharjah’s match against its guest Kalba at 8:30 pm at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium, given the distinguished level presented by both teams in the opening round, which witnessed Sharjah’s 4-1 victory over Dibba Al-Hisn, and Kalba’s exit with a valuable point after a 2-2 draw in an epic match against Al-Wasl.
The home team, in addition to the home advantage and the fans, are armed with a historical record that is in their favor during the previous 16 matches between the two teams (11 wins for Sharjah, three wins for Kalba, and two draws). On the other hand, the guests seek to benefit from the high morale after drawing with Al Wasl in the first round to come out with a positive result against their host in today’s match.
Sharjah coach Olario Cosmin urged his players to be wary of their opponents, saying that Kalba has good capabilities and that this will make the match more difficult. He pointed out that he will focus on imposing his style in the match, noting that the side that creates the most chances will have a greater chance of winning.
In turn, Kalba coach Fork Razovic described his competitor, Sharjah, as a strong opponent, and said that he had prepared his team well for today’s match, adding: “It will not be an easy match, and we are looking forward to a positive result.”
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