Shabab Al-Ahly snatches the qualification ticket with a fiery hat-trick against Buriram
Shabab Al-Ahly team won an exciting match against Buriram United with a score of (3-2), in a match that extended to extra time in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League for the Elite, snatching the ticket to the semi-finals after a dramatic match until the last moments.
Shabab Al-Ahly entered the match strongly and succeeded in opening the scoring early in the 14th minute, after Buriram defender Peter Szulj scored an own goal by mistake, giving the advantage to the Emirati team in a first half that ended With the lead (1-0).
With the start of the second half, Buriram quickly returned to the atmosphere of the match, as they equalized in the 49th minute through Saeed Ezzat Elahi, before Bisoli added the second goal for the Thai team from a penalty kick in the 64th minute, turning the tables on the hosts.
Shabab Al-Ahly did not give up, as they intensified their offensive attempts until Peter Szolj succeeded in adjusting the score in the 70th minute, compensating for his previous mistake, The match returned to a draw point (2-2) and forced the two teams to go into extra time.
In extra time, the conflict continued to rage until Renan Victor was able to score the fatal winning goal in the 93rd minute, giving his team the lead (3-2) amid great crowd joy.
The final minutes witnessed clear tension, as the referee showed the red card in the 120th minute to Saslak Haiprakhun, in a shot that reflected the intensity of the confrontation in Its end.
At the level of numbers, the two teams exchanged control during the match, with Buriram having 53% possession compared to 47% for Shabab Al-Ahly, while the latter excelled in the number of shots with 16 attempts compared to 12, in a match characterized by competition and excitement until the final whistle.
With this victory, Shabab Al-Ahly confirms its strength and ability to deal with major matches, to set a date in the semi-finals, continuing its journey with confidence towards the competition. For the Asian title.