Updated: September 05, 2012, 12:00 AM
In Pictures: Pro League play-offs: Round 1
AL AIN , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Ð Sep 4 : Makhet ( no 99 in grey ) of Al Dhafra and Salmain ( no 26 in white ) of Sharjah in action during the Pro League round robin tournament football match between Sharjah vs Al Dhafra at Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Stadium in Al Ain. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Sports
Makhet of Al Dhafra and Sharjah's Yaser clash for the ball. Pawan Singh/The National
Sharjah goalkeeper Mohammed Yousif clutches the ball. Pawan Singh/The National
Al Dhafra hail their supporters after winning 1-0 against Sharjah in the first Pro League play-off leg. Pawan Singh/The National
Emirates players celebrates Germain Herrera's opening goal for Emirates - but would go on to lose 2-1 to Al Shaab in Ajman. Satish Kumar/The National
Emirates' Argentine striker German Herrera is challenged for the ball during the Pro League play-off against Al Shaab. Satish Kumar/The National
Despite being favourites, Emirates lost 2-1 to Al Shaab (in the red and blue kit) in their opening play-off match. Satish Kumar/The National