Thursday cover: Al Nasr’s turn finally comes round again to lift President’s Cup

The National’s Sport cover for the Thursday, June 4 issue, featuring Al Nasr as they ended a 26-year wait to lift the President’s Cup.

Dubai powers Al Nasr and Al Ahli went to extra time level 1-1 and Nasr only emerged triumphant after penalties.

Writes John McAuley:

“Here they were, at the UAE’s gleaming Hazza bin Zayed Stadium contesting the country’s most coveted prize.

“Oussama Assaidi, Luis Jimenez and Abdelaziz Sanquor all missed from the spot for Al Ahli, soon to depart Al Ain beaten and broken.

“Nasr, though, stood strong: first Pablo Hernandez, then Renan Garcia, then Ibrahima Toure. With three swipes of the boot, a 26-year wait was consigned to history; Nasr had a fourth President’s Cup.”

Thursday cover: Al Nasr’s turn finally comes round again to lift President’s Cup

The National's Sport cover for the Thursday, June 4 issue, featuring Al Nasr as they ended a 26-year wait to lift the President's Cup.