Thursday cover: Al Jazira at a standstill after second Asian Champions League defeat

Al Jazira take The National Sport front page on Thursday, Match 3 after another Asian Champions League defeat leaves the Abu Dhabi club rooted to the bottom of the group.

After being handed a 4-0 hammering in their opening game, Jazira had the chance to register their first points of the competition, only for Tractor Sazi to clinch a 1-0 win at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.

After a run of four successive wins, it was a big setback for Jazira and their continental hopes.

The National's John McAuley was at the game and provides his report, analysis, and reaction from the managers.

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