Buraq Advances... 'Police' Set Date for Khaitan Clash
Buraq advances to the group stage after defeating Al-Shamya, while Police Club advances past Sports Club in the playoff.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Al-Burqan secured its place in the group stage of the Crown Prince Cup, while the Police Union advanced to the next round of the playoffs after defeating Sporty 3-1 in the matches played the day before yesterday. Al-Burqan beat Al-Shamiya 1-0, with Mokuba Diouf scoring the only goal in the 52nd minute, thereby guaranteeing their progression to the group stage. In the second match, the Police Union needed extra time to overcome Sporty 3-1, after the regular 90 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw. Tunisian Omar Zakaria gave the Police Union the lead with a penalty kick in the 45+1st minute, before Abdulaziz Al-Hajji equalized for Sporty in the 87th minute. In extra time, Abdulrahman Al-Tararwa scored the Police Union’s second goal in the 118th minute, and Faiz Al-Zafiri added the third in the 120th minute. The Police Union will face Khaitan next Thursday, with the winner advancing to the group stage, which comprises 12 teams divided into three groups.
