Cosmin Olaroiu's Al Jazira humbled by Al Ittihad in AFC Champions League Elite play-off
Cosmin Olaroiu's first official game in charge of Al Jazira ended in a comprehensive defeat as Al Ittihad ran out 4-1 winners in Abu Dhabi to clinch a place in the AFC Champions League Elite. Steven Bergwijn starred with a brace, with further goals from Houssem Aouar and Marwan Al Sahafi sealing the win for the Saudi Pro League side. Simon Banza netted a late consolation for Jazira. Jazira made a…
Al Jazira's first match under manager Cosmin Olaroiu concluded with a 4-1 loss to Al Ittihad in Abu Dhabi, securing the Saudi Pro League side's spot in the AFC Champions League Elite. Steven Bergwijn and Houssem Aouar scored twice for Ittihad, while Marwan Al Sahafi and Simon Banza added to the victory. Jazira opened the scoring early, but fell behind to a Bergwijn goal just 12 minutes in.
Despite a late consolation from Banza, the UAE team was ultimately outclassed. Olaroiu, who took over at Jazira this summer, acknowledged Ittihad's victory and urged his players to learn from the loss.
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