After two additional periods… Al-Wahda thwarts Al-Dhafra’s adventure in the cup

Al Wahda continued its series of victories in the current season, after defeating Al Dhafra 3-1, in the round of 16 of the President’s Cup football competition, today, Friday, at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi, adding “Al Annabi” the cup competition to its wish list in the current season, as the team confirmed its ambitions to compete for all titles.
Al Wahda qualified for the quarter-finals, maintaining its wonderful start under the leadership of Portuguese coach Jose Moraes, as the team competed strongly for the ADNOC Professional League title, and also achieved two victories and a draw in the AFC Elite Champions League, in addition to qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Professional League Cup competition (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup).
“Al-Anabi” controlled the midfield in the first half and advanced with an early goal through Syrian striker Omar Khribin, who received a wonderful pass from Gadsom da Silva and finished it into the goal in the 8th minute. While “Al-Anabi” suffered a painful blow with Caio Canedo’s injury and exit (36), and he participated in place of Ibrahima Diarra, and referee Yahya Al-Mulla (39) canceled a goal for Al-Dhafra scored by Johan. Gudmonsson for offside.
As for the second half, Al Dhafra’s performance witnessed an improvement, but without any threat to Al Wahda’s goal, as player Karim Al Barkawi was active and shot a strong ball near the post, before Abdul Rahman Souci scored the equalizer for Al Dhafra in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
In the first extra period, Pimienta scored the second goal for Al-Wahda from a penalty kick (103), before Reda Ghandpour decided the match by scoring the third goal (116), making Al-Anabi qualify for the quarter-finals.