Al-Taawoun will clash with Sharjah in the first leg of the semi-final match of the AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 on Tuesday. Here are the live streaming and other details of the football match
Al Taawoun FC are aiming for their first-ever continental title as they prepare for the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 against Sharjah FC, with the first leg scheduled for Tuesday. Based in Buraidah, Al Taawoun have never won the Saudi Pro League but is motivated to succeed in this continental competition. (More Football News)
Having qualified by finishing fourth in the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League, this marks their first appearance in the knockout stage of a continental tournament, despite previously being eliminated in the group stage during three AFC Champions League attempts since 2017.
Winning this tournament would secure them a place in the preliminary round of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite. Although inconsistency has marred their domestic performances, they managed to advance past Al Wakrah SC and Tractor FC in the knockout rounds via penalties.
Head coach Cosmin Olaroiu praised his players and fans after Sharjah's penalty win over Shabab Al Ahli in the quarter-finals. He noted, “It feels like we achieved a historic result against a distinguished team. I told the players that victory was possible if they played at 120%.”
When and where is the Al-Taawoun vs Sharjah, Semi-Final Leg 1, AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 match?
The Al-Taawoun vs Sharjah, Semi-Final Leg 1, AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 match takes place at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, 8 April from 11:30 pm IST.
Where to watch the Al-Taawoun vs Sharjah, Semi-Final Leg 1, AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 match in India?
The AFC Champions League Two 2024-25, Semi-Final Leg 1 match will be streamed on the FanCode app and website and will be televised on the Sports18 Network in India.