ACL2020 - Group D: Al Ain, Al Sadd share points in thrilling draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 - Group D: Al Ain, Al Sadd share points in thrilling draw

Doha: Group D of the 2020 AFC Champions League took off to a fiery start as Al Ain FC put an end to a run of five consecutive losses in the competition when they shared the spoils in an exciting 3-3 draw with Qatar’s Al Sadd SC on Tuesday.

The two sides went into the game with contrasting fortunes, with Al Ain needing to pick up points after opening their campaign with two losses while Al Sadd needed to consolidate their position at the top of Group D.

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ACL2020 - Group D: Hamdallah stars as Al Nassr see off Sepahan FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 - Group D: Hamdallah stars as Al Nassr see off Sepahan FC

Doha: Al Nassr FC continued their charge towards the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Sepahan thanks to a brace from Abderazzaq Hamdallah on Matchday Three of Group D on Tuesday.

The two sides went into the game with a point separating them; with Al Nassr in second place with four points needing a win to keep them at arm’s length from third-placed Sepahan.

ACL2020 - Group C: Al Duhail hold off Sharjah for victory

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 - Group C: Al Duhail hold off Sharjah for victory

Doha: A fiercely contested tactical battle at Education City Stadium saw Al Duhail emerge 2-1 winners over Sharjah FC on Matchday Three of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group C on Tuesday.

Sharjah went into the game in pursuit of their first win in the AFC Champions League since 2004, having collected one point from their first two games.

Al Duhail, meanwhile, were looking to make amends having lost to Al Taawoun on Matchday Two to freeze at three points.

ACL2020 - Group C: Late Khalilzadeh goal seals Persepolis win over Al Taawoun

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 - Group C: Late Khalilzadeh goal seals Persepolis win over Al Taawoun

Doha: A late Shojae Khalilzadeh goal earned Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC a valuable 1-0 victory over Al Taawoun FC on Matchday Three of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group C on Tuesday.

Persepolis went into the game chasing their first win in the 2020 edition, but for them to do so, they needed to overcome group leaders and hitherto unbeaten Al Taawoun.

ACL2020: Lucescu hails Al Hilal fighting spirit in late Pakhtakor win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Lucescu hails Al Hilal fighting spirit in late Pakhtakor win

Doha: Al Hilal SFC head coach Razvan Lucescu hailed his players after the side’s hard fought 2-1 win over Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor FC on Matchday Three of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group B on Monday.

With a draw looking the likeliest possibility at Al Janoub Stadium deep into stoppage time, midfielder Hattan Bahebri’s deflected shot settled matters against a 10-man Pakhtakor.

The result took defending champions Al Hilal to the top of Group B on nine points, with their opponents staying put in second place with six points. Should the reigning champions defeat Pakhtakor again on Thursday, they will guarantee progression to the Round of 16.

ACL2020: Al Ahli were second best against Al Shorta despite win, says Al Soma

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Al Ahli were second best against Al Shorta despite win, says Al Soma

Doha: Al Ahli Saudi FC captain Omar Al Somar was relieved his team walked away with full points against a better Al Shorta side in their 2020 AFC Champions League Group A tie on Monday.

The Jeddah giants became the first team to reach the Round of 16 as Marko Marin notched a late goal to secure a second win.

Al Soma was satisfied with the win as Al Ahli were missing several players but admitted that Iraqi side Al Shorta surprised them at Khalifa International Stadium.

ACL2020: We got three very important points, says Shabab Al Ahli's Khalil

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: We got three very important points, says Shabab Al Ahli's Khalil

Doha: Ahmed Khalil said Shabab Al Ahli Dubai secured three very important points against Islamic Republic of Iran's Shahr Khodro FC in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Second half substitute Harib Abdallah Suhail scored the only goal of the night with 15 minutes remaining to give the UAE side their first three points of their 2020 AFC Champions League campaign.

The 2015 AFC Footballer of the Year Khalil said victory was important for his side, especially after the extended stoppage due to the COVID-19 pandemic.