Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 9, 2012. Al Shaab ( number 29 ) went down as Al Sharjah ( number 26 ) tries to jump over him and Al Sharjah ( number 96 ) goal keeper looks on. ( Jeffrey E Biteng ? The National )
Al Shaab's attempts to find a way through the Sharjah back line proved fruitless. Jeffrey E Biteng/The National
Al Shaab's stopper tries to hold off Sharjah's number 19. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Sharjah's win over Shaab leaves them looking for victory over Emirates in their final game of the play-offs to secure promotion. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Sharjah and Shaab players clash as the ball rolls out of play. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Al Dhafra open the scoring against Emirates on their way to a 5-1 play-off victory. Mike Young / The National
Emirates coach Lufti Benzarti watches on as his side crash to defeat . Mike Young / The National
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 9 2012, Emirates vs Al Dhafra- (centre) Al Dhafra's #9 and (centre right) Emirates #2 battle for ball control. Mike Young / The National
Emirates' 5-1 defeat all but guarantees relegation from the Pro League next season. Mike Young / The National
Emirates' Nini tries to stop another Dhafra attack at the Maktoum Bin Rashind Stadium. Mike Young / The National