A highly anticipated encounter awaits as Al Jazira prepare to face Shabab Al Ahli in the 2024–2025 ADIB Cup final, scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
Al Jazira’s journey to the final spanned six matches, beginning with a 3-1 win over Al Bataeh in the first leg of the preliminary round.
Despite a 2-1 loss in the return leg, Al Jazira advanced with a 4-3 aggregate score.
In the quarter-finals, Al Jazira faced Al Ain and lost the first leg 1-0 at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
They bounced back with a 3-2 win in the second leg, pushing the tie to a penalty shootout. Al Jazira held their nerve and advanced with a 4-2 win on penalties.
In the semi-finals, Al Jazira faced Al Wasl, suffering a 1-0 defeat in the first leg. The second leg saw a remarkable comeback as they secured a 3-1 win, clinching a place in the final with a 3-2 aggregate result.
Here’s a look at Al Jazira’s stats throughout the tournament:
Possession: 54%
Total shots: 97
Shots on target: 40
Shot conversion rate: 10%
Touches inside the opponent’s box: 164
Passing accuracy: 83%
Successful dribbles: 44