Striker Mohammed Khalfan led Sharjah to a 5-1 win over Fujairah and secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup during the match held yesterday at the Sharjah Club Stadium in the sixth round of Group B teams. While Fujairah remained at seven points, and still has a chance to qualify for the next round, as it has a final match against Bani Yas in the seventh round.

Sharjah goals were scored by Mohammed Khalfan (Hattrick): 19, 49, 67, Igor Cornado (45), substitute Rafael de Santos (77), and Fujairah Jonathan Benites (55).

The game saw a modest crowd of 220 fans.

The first half ended with Sharjah leading 2-0 with Mohamed Khalfan (19) and Igor Cornado (45).

Sharjah, who have given the opportunity to a large number of substitutes, showed a good technical level and tried since the beginning of the game to organize well, control the stadium, and lead the initiative.

Sharjah looked the better and the best, thanks to the moves of Igor, while Fujairah, which retreated to their defensive zone, relied on counter-attacks through Khalifa Abdullah, Khalil Khamis and Jonathan Benites.

Sharjah invested their advantage in the game by scoring the first goal through Mohammed Khalfan «19» from a header shot in the net, taking advantage of a cross from his colleague Saeed Al Kaabi, and Igor almost scored the second goal for Sharjah, when he shot a surprising strong shot in the goal «23».

Before the end of the first half, Sharjah player Igor managed to score the second goal «45» with a powerful shot from the attack organized by Sharjah.

Mohammed Khalfan managed to add the third goal (49), and Fujairah reduced the difference through his player Jonathan Benites (55) from a quick attack.

Igor missed a golden opportunity to face the goal of Fujairah, when he hit a ball passed by the goal.

Sharjah player Mohammed Khalfan scored his third and fourth goal for his team «67» from a powerful shot, the attempts of the Fujairah goalkeeper, Saleh Rabie, did not succeed in keeping them away from his goal, and substitute Rafael de Santos scored the fifth goal «77», ending the game win Sharjah 5 -1.

Sharjah raised their tally to nine points, while Fujairah remained at seven points.