Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Shabab, Ahli,Hilal in semis

By Mohammed Al-Kinani

JEDDAH – Al-Shabab, Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal joined Al-Fateh in the semifinals of the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup after they won over Al-Ansar, Al-Khaleej and Abha respectively Monday.

At Prince Mohammed Bin Abdul Aziz Sports City in Madina, Al-Shabab beat its host Al-Ansar 2-0.

Ahmed Al-Ka’abi put Al-Shabab in the lead six minutes before the break. Naji Majrashi succeeded to score from the spot in the 59th minute to seal the win for the three-time title holder.

At Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz Sports City in Qatteef, Al-Ahli defeated its host Al-Khaleej 3-2 in a 120-minute match.
Adel Sultan of Al-Khaleej put his team in the lead in the 16th minute. Badr Al-Kharashi equalized for Al-Ahli in the 37th minute before Hasan Al-Rahib’s header increased the margin. However, Mahmood Al-Sa’igh leveled the score in the 87th minute before Al-Kharashi sealed the win in the 98th minute.

In another match, Al-Hilal won over its host Abha 2-0 at Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Sports City Stadium.
Ahmed Al-Suwayleh put his team in the lead after 28 minutes before a header by Hasan Khairat sealed the win for the Blues in the 64th minute.

Al-Fateh had already qualified for the semifinals defeating Al-Ta’awon 2-1 Sunday.

On Saturday, Al-Hilal will host Al-Ahli at King Fahd International Stadium and Al-Fateh will host title holder Al-Shabab at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sports City.

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