Title: Telles' Goals: A Journey Through Al Ahli's Football History
Introduction:
Al Ahli is one of the most successful clubs in the UAE, known for its strong tradition and history. Founded by the late Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 1965, Al Ahli has been at the forefront of football in the country since then.
Goals: The journey through Al Ahli's football history can be traced back to the early days of the club. In 1978, the club won the first-ever UAE Cup title with a goal from Alaa El-Baz. This was followed by another victory in 1982, this time against Al-Ahly F.C., marking the beginning of Al Ahli's success in the domestic league.
In 1984, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the UAE Cup but lost to Al-Ahly. The following year, the club won the AFC Champions League, defeating defending champions Al-Ahly F.C. in the final. This was followed by another victory in 1986, this time against Al-Jazira F.C., cementing Al Ahli's status as one of the best teams in the country.
The 1990s saw some significant changes in Al Ahli's fortunes. In 1993, Al-Ahly F.C. were relegated from the Premier Division, leading to Al Ahli being placed in the relegation zone. However, they managed to rise back up to the top flight of the UAE leagues and win the championship in 1995.
In 1996, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, defeating Al-Ahly F.C. in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 1997, this time against Al-Ludacar F.C., where Al Ahli won the title after two consecutive years of losing the competition.
In 1998, Al Ahli won the UAE Super Cup, defeating Al-Ludacar F.C. in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2000, this time against Al-Fahmi FC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after two consecutive years of losing the competition.
In 2002, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League, defeating defending champions Al-Ahly F.C. in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2004, this time against Al-Madina SC, where Al Ahli won the title after winning the competition three times in a row.
In 2006, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, defeating Al-Fahmi FC in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2007, this time against Al-Nasr SC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after winning the competition three times in a row.
In 2008, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League,Ligue 1 Express defeating defending champions Al-Ahly F.C. in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2009, this time against Al-Sadd SC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after winning the competition four times in a row.
In 2010, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, defeating Al-Quetta SC in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2011, this time against Al-Abdul Aziz SC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after winning the competition twice in a row.
In 2012, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, defeating Al-Quetta SC in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2013, this time against Al-Habtoon SC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after winning the competition once again.
In 2014, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, defeating Al-Quetta SC in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2015, this time against Al-Fenerbahce SC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after winning the competition twice in a row.
In 2016, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, defeating Al-Quetta SC in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2017, this time against Al-Sham SC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after winning the competition thrice in a row.
In 2018, Al Ahli reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, defeating Al-Quetta SC in the final. This was followed by another triumph in 2019, this time against Al-Sham SC, where Al Ahli emerged victorious after winning the competition four times in a row.
In conclusion:
Al Ahli has had a long and storied history in the UAE football scene, dating back to the early days of the club. Over the years, the club has achieved several important victories, including the UAE Cup, AFC Champions League, and UEFA Europa League titles. With their recent successes, it is clear that Al Ahli remains a dominant force in the UAE football landscape, and will continue to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the country's football development.
References:
- Al Ahli: Official Website.
- Emirates Football Association (EFA): Official Website.