It may be premature to talk about the title of the Arabian Gulf Football League at this time, but the historical indications of the championship «strongest» in the UAE confirms that those who seek to crown the shield to defeat the competitors and adults first with a convincing performance, before crossing the barriers of other small teams.
Tomorrow, the third round of the league championship, which will consist of 26 rounds, will kick off and will see two high-caliber matches between the four candidates for the title and also top the table. Shabab Al Ahli, with six points and the holders of the Arabian Gulf Cup and the President's Cup last season, play with Al Jazira. The local champions, who are in fifth place, have three points, while defending champion Sharjah plays with six points with Al Ain (six points also), the record holder in league titles (13 titles).
The two encounters will largely determine the form of competition and will affect psychologically on the losing team, especially if the island lost the second time, losing six points and is certainly difficult for a team looking to win the title, and this may be the reason for the management of the club in the dismissal of Dutch coach Jurgen Serbel.
For his part, the former manager of Al Nasr and technical analyst, Khaled Obeid, that given the readiness of the top teams this season, he expects that the team will not be alone in the lead. "I expect two summits where we will enjoy both artistic and masses," he said. "It is beautiful that the two summits at the beginning of the first weeks of the league to ignite the race, and will be at the expense of other clubs that may occur surprises. "We will be looking for a new manager who knows how to manage a team full of stars, but in the event of a win, the first loss will be against Al-Ahli youth. Competition between the four teams will intensify, as will Sharjah and Al Ain."
"The four teams this season are strong, with different football schools and artistic giving. I am convinced the competition will be strong." Sharjah blade with Brazilian player Cornado, and if disrupted Al Ain will achieve the biggest win this season and away from home ».
Yasser Salem: a real test and the journey is still long
Former Al Wahda player and technical analyst Yasser Salem confirmed that the third round matches are a real test, especially in Al Ain with Sharjah and Al Jazira with Al Ahli youth. "The two games in the third round, early in the season, are still a long journey against the teams, and it is difficult to judge that the team came out of the competition because of a loss," he said. "For Al Ain and Sharjah it is certain that the fans will be present, and it will be a game coaches in reading and dealing With her, the boldest and most prepared will make the difference. ”
He continued: «Al Jazira and Al-Ahly youth is a more difficult game on the island in terms of pressure after losing from Unity, as it represents the most difficult and most important test for Al-Ahly youth and his Argentine coach Rodolfo, stressing that« the reaction of the players should be present, but calm will be the title of the players of Al-Ahly He collected six points but did not reach the required level although this season is different from last season, when he missed easy points at the beginning of the rounds with less experienced teams ».
"Al Jazeera needs more harmony and a strong coach who manages the many available stars. He should not lose sight of the balance, because Al Ahli's youth also have individual solutions and rapid turnarounds."
Salem expected two tactical matches purely and in small detail, favorites to draw the two games.
Victory appears with his new coach
Elsewhere, Al Nasr hosts Al Dhafra at home in Al Dhafra in an attempt to correct the first appearance of Dutch coach Verslain, who will seek to restore the prestige of the brigadier after the recent loss to Ajman with three, and the dismissal of Brazilian coach Caio.
Al Wasl is also a heavy guest at Ajman, who are looking to continue their successful career in the tournament, while Al Wasl seeks to reconcile with the fans who attended behind him in the clasico match last round, but lost at home also three times.
Al Wahda will face a tough clash against Bani Yas at home to confirm their awakening, while Hatta host bottom-placed Al Ittihad Kalba.Fujairah will also seek to make up for the five-point win against Al Ahli, when they host Khorfakkan, who are looking for their first win.
- The two confrontations will largely determine the form of competition.
- The four teams are strong this season with different football schools and artistic giving.