Members of the Al Shaab team run onto the pitch at the end of their game with Al Dhafra in Al Ain. Mike Young/The National
The news sinks in on the Sharjah bench that they've failed to make promotion. Pawan Singh/The National
Sharjah supporters celebrate in the stands before news of Shaab's late goal came through. Pawan Singh/The National
Al Shaab's Nabil Ibrahim finds the net in his first half. Mike Young / The National
Bader of Sharjah and Emirates' Neaster battle for the ball during their Pro League play off. Pawan Singh/The National
Al Shaab's late goal at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium was enough to guarantee not just a 3-2 win over Al Dhafra, but promotion to the Pro League. Mike Young/The National
Sharjah coach Faouzi Benzarti shouts instructions to his team at Al Shabab stadium. Pawan Singh/The National
Marcelo fires a shot past Emirates' Omar Ali at goal. Pawan Singh/The National
Rodrigo Virgilio of Al Shaab heads for the Al Dhafra goal. Mike Young / The National
Sharjah fans show their support during the game. Pawan Singh/The National
Marcelo celebrates his goal against Emirates - but it would not be enough to secure promotion. Pawan Singh/The National
Al Dhafra's Makhete Diop heads home against Al Shaab - though a late goal from Shaab would hand them a 3-2 victory. Mike Young/The National
Marcelo closes in on goal for Sharjah against Emirates. Pawan Singh/The National
Rodrigo Virgilio celebrates his first half goal for Shaab. Mike Young/The National
Sharjah forward Marcelo looks for a way through the Emirates defence at Al Shabab stadium in Dubai. Pawan Singh/The National
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 14 2012, Al Dhafra v Al Shaab- (blk kit) Al Dhafra's #99 makhete Diop misses aheader for Shaab . Al Shaab and Dhafra will both move on into the pro league, Sept. 14, 2012 at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium. Mike Young / The National
Action from the third and final round of Pro League matches as Al Dhafra take on Al Shaab, and Emirates play Sharjah, with two Pro League places at stake.
