Images of Al Jazira's 3-2 win on penalties on Tuesday night in the Asian Champions League play-off round to reach the group stage; after a 2-2 draw through 120 minutes Jazira won the penalties, which included Barcelona legend Xavi sending Al Sadd's first attempt over the goal, 5-4.
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Ali Mabkhout of Al Jazira competes against Al Sadd during their Asian Champions League contest on Tuesday night. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Sultan Abdulaziz of Al Jazira competes against Al Sadd’s Nadir Belhadj on Tuesday night. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Sultan Abdulaziz, left, and Park Jong-woo of Al Jazira compete against Hasan Al Haydos of Al Sadd. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Ali Mabkhout of Al Jazira holds off Nader Belhadj of Al Sadd in their Asian Champions League match. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Al Sadd’s Xavi plays the ball against Yaqoub Yousif of Al Jazira in their Asian Champions League match in Abu Dhabi. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Xavi of Al Sadd goes down against Al Jazira’s Park Jong-woo on Tuesday night. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Sultan Al Shamsi of Al Jazira, top, celebrates with goalkeeper Ali Kasheif after Al Jazira advance in the Asian Champions League. Adil Al Naimi / Al Ittihad -
Al Jazira players celebrate as they win the penalty shoot-out against Al Sadd on Tuesday night. Adil Al Naimi / Al Ittihad -
Ali Mabkhout of Al Jazira celebrates after the penalty shoot-out on Tuesday night against Al Sadd. Adil Al Naimi / Al Ittihad
Barcelona great Xavi’s spot-kick gaffe paves way for Al Jazira in Asian Champions League – in pictures
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