Al Sharjah Stadium hosted the match between Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Bani Yas in the semifinals of the UAE President's Cup, "the most prestigious trophy."
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai qualified for the final of the President's Cup for the 12th time in its history after winning against Bani Yas with a clean goal. The team has previously won the prestigious cup 9 times.
The rising player Igor Jesus scored the only goal for Shabab Al Ahli in the 73rd minute by converting a free-kick into the net of Bani Yas' goalkeeper.
The winner of this match will face the winner of the second tough confrontation between Al Sharjah and Al Nasr, which will take place at Rashid Stadium of Shabab Al Ahli at 8:30 PM.
Referee sent off Bani Yas player Joao Victor in the 54th minute of the match with a red card after two yellow cards for recklessness. His coach Daniel Isaila was also sent off for protesting against the player's dismissal. Referee additionally issued a red card to player Khamis Al Hamadi in the 88th minute for recklessness.
Earlier, the referee disallowed a goal by Bani Yas player Suhail Al Nubi in the 34th minute of the first half due to offside.
The official lineup of both teams in the semifinals of the President's Cup was as follows:
