Al Sharjah, coached by Cosmin Oleroa, lost the UAE Super Cup in a match against Al Ahly Dubai with a score of 6:2. The Romanian national team led 2:0, but was outnumbered.

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Cosmin Olera’s missed trophy at the Emirates – his team has a double numerical advantage

The UAE Super Cup match between Al Ahly Dubai and Al Sharjah got off to the best possible start for Cosmin Olero’s side.

Kamara in the 8th minute and Marega in the 26th put Al Sharjah ahead but the balance was broken in the 32nd minute when Salim Ali was sent off.

Outnumbered, Al Ahly scored three times before the break through Kartabiya twice and Al Ghassani to turn the tide of the match.

Al Ahli scored three more goals in the second half with Mateusão, Suhail and Jury scoring as Al Sharjah ended the game two men down, with Kayo also seeing red in extra time.

Cosmin Olerou, who has been on the Emirates bench since 2021, has won two President’s Cups, a Super Cup and a League Cup with Al Sharjah.

Trophies won by Cosmin Olera outside Romania

2007/2008 – champion of Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal

2007/2008 – Prince Cup with “Al-Hilal”.

2008/2009 – Prince Cup with “Al-Hilal”.

2009/2010 – Qatar Cup with Al-Sadd

2011/2012 – Emirates champion as part of Al-Ain

2012/2013 – champion of the Emirates as part of FC “Al-Ain”.

2013/2014 – Emirates champion with Al-Ahli Dubai

2015/2016 – Emirates champion with Al-Ahly Dubai

2019/2020 – Chinese champion with Jiangsu Suning

2021/2022 – President’s Cup with Al-Sharjah

2022/2023 – UAE Super Cup with Al Sharjah

2022/2023 – President’s Cup with Al-Sharjah

2022/2023 – UAE League Cup with Al Sharjah