{
  "id": 633563,
  "title": "Cosmin Olaroiu's Al Jazira humbled by Al Ittihad in AFC Champions League Elite play-off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/cosmin-olaroius-al-jazira-humbled-by-al-ittihad-in-afc-champions-633563",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T03:33:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/12/cosmin-olaroius-al-jazira-humbled-by-al-ittihad-in-afc-champions-league-elite-play-off/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}