Al Ahly defeats Al Wasl three to one, achieving their first victory in the Asian Elite competition.
- Al Ahli defeated Al Wasl 3-1 in the AFC Champions League.
- Roger Ibanez opened the scoring for Al Ahli in the 20th minute.
- Al Wasl equalized with a goal from Pedro Malheiro just before halftime.
- Firas Al-Braikan scored the final goal in the 90th minute to secure victory.
Al Ahli Defeats Al Wasl 3-1 in AFC Champions League
On Monday, Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia triumphed over their hosts, Al Wasl of the UAE, with a score of 3-1. This match took place during the second round of the Western Group in the AFC Champions League, marking Al Ahli’s first victory of the season after they drew in their opening match against Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan.
Match Highlights
Al Ahli took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Roger Ibanez. However, Al Wasl equalized just before halftime, with Pedro Malheiro scoring in the 45th minute plus three seconds. In the second half, Francisco Trincao restored Al Ahli’s lead with a goal in the 58th minute. Finally, Firas Al-Braikan sealed the victory with a third goal in the 90th minute plus one second, confirming the reigning champion’s dominance.
Team Standings in the Tournament
With this victory, Al Ahli increased their points total to four, achieving their first win in the current edition of the tournament. In contrast, Al Wasl suffered their second loss after falling to Al Qadisiyah of Saudi Arabia in the opening round.
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