Al Ain advanced in the ADIB Cup after defeating Kalba 3-1 on penalties, following a goalless draw in Gameweek Two at Kalba Stadium.
With Gameweek One ending 1-1, the tie was finely balanced until the shootout, where Al Ain showed composure to secure their place in the next round. They will now await the winner between Dibba and Sharjah.
The match unfolded with contrasting approaches from both teams.
Al Ain pressed forward with attacking intent, while Kalba relied on defensive structure and quick counterattacks.
Kalba goalkeeper Sultan Al Manthari
played a crucial role in keeping his side level, producing fine saves to deny Abdulkarim Trawri
in the 20th minute and Soufiane Rahimi in the 35th.
In the second half, Kalba came close to breaking the deadlock in the 76th minute, but Al Ain goalkeeper Hassan Sani pulled off a decisive stop to keep the scoreline unchanged.
In the shootout, Al Ain converted with confidence to seal a 3-1 victory, knocking out Kalba for the third time in ADIB Cup history.
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