1 Dismantled a shorthanded Al Shabab team with what could have been a turnaround result. Times are good for the soon-to-be UAE representatives at CWC later in the year. LAST WEEK: 2 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 Latest result: Won against Al Shabab 3-0 Next AGL match: Away at Hatta (29/4)…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 22: Al Jazira Edge One Step Closer To Lifting AGL Trophy
1 It’s not the matter of will anymore. It’s the matter of when. With this result, Al Jazira have taken sole possession of the AGL trophy. PERIOD!!! LAST WEEK: 2 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 Latest result: Won at Dibba Al Fujairah 3-0 Next AGL match: Home against Al…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 21: Al Jazira Back At Being The Team To Beat
1 Have won six in a row since that defeat against Al Ain in January. Seems like Cosmin has improved the defensive lineup as the back four has only conceded 2 goals in their last six. Are we going to jinx them? LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 |…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 20: Al Ahli Take Top Pole After Finally Beating Rivals
1 That’s a solid looking last four results, and a very good comeback on Saturday against an in-form (domestic league) Al Jazira team. Al Ahli’s defense isn’t yet what they were last year, but when you have an attacking groove like this it almost doesn’t matter. LAST WEEK:…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 19: Jazrawi’s Chopping Their Way Through
1 Have not lost a game in 2017 having scored 21 and conceding 5 and with an in-form striker like Mabkhout that number does not surprise us. Inching closer to their first title in 6 years. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 Latest result: Won against Emirates 5-0 Next…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 18: No Fabio Lima, No Problem – Al Wasl Still Make It Happen!!
1 Life is looking good for the soon to be Champions. All eleven seem to be clicking on all fronts. Now, the only question remains is will Ali Mabkhout become the top scorer and first Emirati to take the golden shoe in ages. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 17: Al Wasl Hitting Their Stride With More To Come
1 Their high pressure has been very effective, though there’s still work to do in transition defense. Struggled but came away with a WIN which is what matters. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 Latest result: Won against Ittihad Kalba 1-0 Next AGL match: Away at Baniyas (10/2) 2 This game…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 16: Al Jazira Closes In On Trophy After Two-Win Week
1 Had less possession, less number of shots on goal, earned an own goal, a man sent off … but came out with three more points. Al Jazira have a formula that works, and so far they’ve stuck to it admirably. Henk Ten Cate can breathe now. LAST…