UAE's Al Jazira thrash Tahiti's AS Pirae in FIFA Club World Cup opener

Friday, 4 February 2022 00:00

By WAM

Tournament hosts Al Jazira will meet Saudi Al Hilal in the next round of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday after thrashing Tahiti's AS Pirae 4-1 today in the UAE capital.

It was a one-sided affair in this first-round match as Al Jazira easily proceeded to the second round courtesy of goals from Zayed Al Ameri, Ahmed Al Hashmi, Milos Kosanovic and Malian forward Abdoulaye Diaby.

The FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 sees the world’s top teams come together in the UAE capital to compete for the most prestigious honour in global club football.

The matches kicked off on February 3, with the final taking place on February 12.

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