Al Wahda look for fresh start in AG Cup after successful fans' forum

Sport360 staff 22:33 12/11/2018
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    Al Wahda coach Laurentiu Reghecampf is confident the weekend’s public forum with fans will halt his side’s slide when they meet Bani Yas in the Arabian Gulf Cup.

    The Clarets head into the international break after a four-match winless run in the Arabian Gulf League. Disquiet at this damaging spell from last term’s runners-up saw a meeting held with angered supporters to hear their grievances and discuss solutions moving forward.

    The impact of this event could be witnessed on Tuesday when they will look to extend a perfect start in Group A.

    “I am happy with the meeting held between the club’s management and the fans,” said Reghecampf.

    “This meeting is very positive. It is important to support the public, even with some criticism from them about results.

    “They have the right. We had three games and did not win. So I am happy that we met with our fans and talked. We are a proud club with this audience next to us.”

    Meanwhile in Monday night’s action, Al Nasr and Al Ain both recorded wins to book their spots in the quarter-finals of the competition.

    Marquinhos Gabriel teed up Masoud Sulaiman to open the scoring for the Blue Wave against Al Jazira, who then went 2-0 up three minutes into the second half in Abu Dhabi when Marquinhos’ composed finish doubled his side’s lead.

    Sulaiman then went from hero to villain as he felled Leonardo in the box, the winger making no mistake from the spot, although the hosts were unable to find an equaliser.

    Brazilian winger Caio scored twice and grabbed an assist as the Boss beat Fujairah 3-1 to also move into the last eight.

    Caio’s first half penalty was followed by setting up Jamal Maroof on the hour, with the winger then grabbing his second after 77 minutes to seal the win. Ahmed Murad grabbed a late consolation for the Wolves.

    In the night’s other game, Fabio De Lima scored late as Al Wasl earned a 1-0 win over Ajman to keep alive their hopes of making the knockouts. The Cheetahs moved into the fourth automatic place with victory.

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