2008–09 UAE President's Cup
The 2008–09 UAE President's Cup was the 33rd season of the UAE President's Cup, the premier knockout tournament for association football clubs in the United Arab Emirates.
Al-Ahli went into this edition as the holders. Sharjah FC hold the most wins with 8 titles.
The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2010 AFC Champions League.
Round 1
24 teams play a knockout tie. 12 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 30 & 31 October 2008
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shaab | 1 – 2 | Ittihad Kalba |
| 2 | Ras Al-Khaimah | 1 - 0 | Al-Jazira Al-Hamra |
| 3 | Dubba Al-Husun | 3 - 1 | Dubai |
| 4 | Al-Sharjah | 2 - 1 | Al-Arabi |
| 5 | Al-Wasl | 3 - 0 | Al-Hamriyah |
| 6 | Al-Wahda | 4 - 3 | Hatta |
| 7 | Khaleej | 2 - 2 | Al-Rams |
| Khaleej won 4 - 3 on penalties | |||
| 8 | Emirate | 3 - 1 | Al-Oruba |
| 9 | Al-Ain | 8 - 0 | Dabba Al-Fujairah |
| 10 | Al Dhafra | 4 - 0 | Al-Thaid |
| 11 | Ajman Club | 2 - 3 | Al-Fujirah |
| 12 | Banni Yas | 4 - 0 | Masafi |
Round 2
16 teams play a knockout tie. 8 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 28 & 29 November 2008
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shabbab ACD | 4 – 1 | Ras Al-Khaimah |
| 2 | Al-Jazira Club | 3 - 1 | Al-Wasl |
| 3 | Al-Sharjah | 6 - 1 | Ittihad Kalba |
| 4 | Al-Wahda | 4 - 1 | Dubba Al-Husun |
| 5 | Al Dhafra | 2 - 1 | Emirate |
| 6 | Al-Nasr | 2 -3 | Khaleej |
| 7 | Al-Ain | 3 - 0 | Al-Fujirah |
| 8 | Banni Yas | 1 - 0 | Al-Ahli |
Quarter finals
8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 1 & 2 February 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shabbab ACD | 2 – 1 | Al-Sharjah |
| 2 | Al-Jazira Club | 0 - 0 | Al-Wahda |
| Al-Wahda won 4 - 2 on penalties | |||
| 3 | Al Dhafra | 3 - 1 | Khaleej |
| 4 | Al Ain | 3 - 2 | Banni Yas |
Semi finals
4 teams play a knockout tie. 2 clubs advance to the Final Ties played on 24 February 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dhafra | 1 – 3 | Al Ain |
| 2 | Al-Wahda | 1 - 2 | Al-Shabbab ACD |
Final
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shabbab ACD | 0 - 1 | Al Ain |
| UAE President Cup 2008–09 Winners |
|---|
| Al Ain 5th Title |
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