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AFC Champions League Two
The playmaker created the opening goal for Erik Exposito before scoring the second directly from a corner kick. Michel Vlap added the third late on as Qatar’s Al Ahli set up a semi-final against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on Wednesday.
#ACLTwo | Quarter-finals : Al Ahli SC (QAT) 3-1 Al Hussein (JOR)
Having previously played with Schalke 04, Paris Saint-Germain as well the German national team, Draxler will be facing several Al Nassr players who he is acquainted with and expects a tough challenge.
“Obviously it will be tough for us because they (Al Nassr) have a lot of big players. Most of whom I already know from my time in Europe. However, we have nothing to lose, we are in the semi-final so let’s see what we can do,” said the German.
“Obviously it will be tough for us because they (Al Nassr) have a lot of big players. Most of whom I already know from my time in Europe. However, we have nothing to lose, we are in the semi-final so let’s see what we can do,” said the German.
“It was a tough game (against Al Hussein) but a big step for us. We started really well but after that we had some struggles but all in all, we deserved to win. We have had a good campaign and now we are looking forward to the game against Al Nassr.”
Al Hussein were left to rue a missed opportunity, having pulled themselves back into the tie through Yousef Qashi’s 21st minute equaliser, with head coach Franco da Silva not hiding his disappointment.
Al Hussein were left to rue a missed opportunity, having pulled themselves back into the tie through Yousef Qashi’s 21st minute equaliser, with head coach Franco da Silva not hiding his disappointment.
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“We are certainly not satisfied with the result, as we prepared well for this match and had high hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals,” said da Silva.
“It was a difficult match, and we conceded goals from set-pieces, but our players were determined and disciplined throughout. Al Ahli deserved the win, and now we will return to the domestic league and focus on the two remaining competitions.”
“It was a difficult match, and we conceded goals from set-pieces, but our players were determined and disciplined throughout. Al Ahli deserved the win, and now we will return to the domestic league and focus on the two remaining competitions.”
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