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Cosmin Olaroiu Saudi Arabia have hired Romanian coach Cosmin Olaroiu to lead the team at next month's Asian Cup in Australia.

Al Ain Al Ahli began the defence of their title with a 1-0 win at Al Sharjah in the Arabian Gulf League.

Cotonsport Coton Sport will be out for revenge when they play Al Ahly in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Al Ain Arabian Gulf League leaders Al Ain consolidated their place four points clear at the summit in emphatic fashion on Sunday as they thrashed hosts Emirates 5-1.

Al Wahda Al Wahda moved second in the UAE Pro League with a 2-0 win over Dubai as the race for an AFC Champions League berth goes down to the wire.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can seal a spot in the AFC Champions League knockout stages with a win in South Korea on Tuesday.

Guangzhou AFC Champions League holders Guangzhou Evergrande have been paired with old foes Jeonbuk Motors in the group stage of the 2014 competition.

Al Wahda Hussain Fadhel netted an equaliser one minute from time as Al Wahda stayed top of the Arabian Gulf League with a 1-1 draw against Al Jazira.

Al Ahli Dejan Damjanovic's last-gasp winner sealed Seoul's place in the last four of the AFC Champions League with a 1-0 win over Al Ahli.

Jackson Martinez could not find a way through on his debut as Guangzhou Evergrande were held to a 0-0 draw by Pohang Steelers.