By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab set up their Crown Prince Cup semifinal match after securing comfortable wins over Al-Fateh and Al-Ta’i respectively Tuesday.
While Ahli beat its host Al-Fateh 2-0 at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium, Al-Shabab secured a 3-1 win over visitors Al-Ta’i at King Fahd International Stadium.
Brazilian striker Victor Simoes’ double was enough to secure the last four spot for Ahli. He scored his first in the 61st minute and needed only three more minutes to double the lead for his team.
Fateh players’ early attempts to penetrate the green defense went in vain.
Neither the host team nor the visitors could score in the first half of the match with each team’s defense keeping the rival strikers at bay.
In the other match Shabab took the lead in the 26th minute through Abdul Aziz Al-Yousuf, who scored again 10 minutes later to double the margin.
Fahd Fallata’s lone effort bore fruit for Al-Ta’i when he succeeded in pulling one back 10 minutes after the break.
Shabab’s Brazilian midfielder Marcelo Camacho, however, put the result beyond any doubt in the 77th minute.
Ahli and Shabab will meet in the semis Sunday.
Champion Al-Hilal will play its city rival Al-Nasr, while Al-Ansar will host Najran in the remaining quarterfinals Wednesday. - SG
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