AFC Champions League: Al Ain reach final after 2-2 draw with El Jaish

Al-Ain's Omar Abdulrahman celebrates (C) after scoring during the Asian Champions League football return match between Qatar's El-Jaish and UAE's Al-Ain on October 18, 2016 at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha. (AFP)

In the Asian Champions League, Qatar's El Jaish and Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates have played out a 2-all draw in the semifinal second leg at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.

After scoreless first half, Captain Omar Abdulrahman opened the scoring for Al Ain in the 57th minute.

However 10 minutes later, Romarinho leveled things for the hosts before adding a brace in the 81st minute. But their joy didn’t last long as Mohamed Abdulrahman equalized for Al Ain in stoppage time.

The draw helps the UAE side reach their first AFC Champions League final since 2005 following a 5-3 aggregate victory.

 


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