Faisali take on That Ras in Jordan Cup final on Friday

By Aline Bannayan - May 21,2015 - Last updated at May 21,2015

AMMAN — That Ras and Faisali will play for the 35th Jordan Cup title on Friday, hoping to come out with one of the season’s titles.

The finalists upstaged Ramtha and Wihdat to reach the final. That Ras, who finished fourth in the Jordan Professional League, came from two goals down to beat Ramtha 4-2 after Leg 1 ended 0-0. In the other match, Faisali stunned League champs and Cup titleholders Wihdat 1-0 after Leg 1 had ended 0-0.

Faisali, who finished at a disappointing 7th place in the League, aim to boost team and fan morale and win the Jordan Cup for a record 18th time, the last being in 2011.

“Our line-up is upbeat following the win over Wihdat. We have no injuries and we are ready. We have the title as our main goal,” Faisali coach Rateb Awadat told the media following the team’s practice.

That Ras expect some missing players due to injury, but nevertheless aim to repeat their 2012 Jordan Cup win.

Wihdat won two titles in the 2014/15 football season. They opened the season by beating Baqaa to snatch the 32nd Super Cup and took home their 14th League title.

Last season, Wihdat won the League and beat Baqaa to win the Jordan Cup, while Shabab Urdun beat That Ras to win the 31st Super Cup. The Jordan Football Association Shield was not held.

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