1 Two questionable lenses here. First – did they destroy Al Wahda on their own merit. Of course, they have more than the capability to do so. Second – the early red card helped. Of course, that just screwed up with the mentality of their opponents. Overall, Al…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 14: Al Jazira Back At No. 1, Capitalizing On Al Ain’s Misfortunate Scheduling
1 Are the Jazrawi’s back, for real? It’s hard to deny the sheer, overwhelming dominance they showed against Al Wasl in all aspects except ball possession — the best performance by any team we’ve seen this season. And with Ali Mabkhout taking some rest from goal scoring duties,…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 12: Al Ain Surge To The Top After Al Jazira Blunder
1 Only team not to have been defeated in the AGL this season. On fine form but whats should scare opponents is that they still have to catch up in terms of number of games played (3). And player confidence is at all time high – especially, when…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 11: Al Wasl Fire Up The AG League
1 Playing like the champions they should be and winning games like the champions they intend to be. Who again saves them from the blushes? Ali Mabkhout with a 90th minute sa’roukh from right outside the 18. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 Latest result: Won…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 10: All Hail Al Jazira!!!
1 Proved their title credentials against a side in form. Destroyed Al Shabab like they were chump change and who to lead the efforts than UAE’s own Ali Mabkhout. Massive 4 goals to his tally. Keep an eye out for the next Ali Mabkhout in the making -…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 9: Al Ain Brave It Out To Announce Comeback
1 The only top AGL side the continues to have a lesser focus on foreigners and to their benefit, they have all the firepower they need within the local set-up. And if its not Ali Mabkhout who propels the club, they have others like Fares Juma. LAST WEEK:…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 8: Al Wasl With Title Winning Potential!!
1 This Al Wasl team is turning heads within the league and why not? Fabio Lima – the skill to create space to assist on the first goal. Fabio Lima – the rocket of a freekick which turned out to be the winning goal. We like how Fabio Lima…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 7: Al Jazira Tame the Untameable!!
1 Arguably the league’s best and deepest offensive line-up. Brazilians Fabio Lima, Caio Canedo and Ronaldo Mendes has proved to be one of the league’s best entertainers. Question is if they can maintain this strength against tougher opponents. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 10 Latest result: Won against…