May 6 (Reuters) - Al Ahli coach Cosmin Olaroiu was looking forward to the prospect of a local derby with Al Ain in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League after a late rally saw the Dubai side reach the knockout stages for the first time.
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The Romanian had made a first knockout stage appearance the club's main goal of the campaign but it looked an unlikely target when they trailed Iran's Tractor Sazi 2-1 at home on Tuesday with only 14 minutes remaining.