Golmohammadi hails Al Kasir, Lak's impact for Persepolis after AFC Champions League win over Pakhtakor

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Golmohammadi hails Al Kasir, Lak's impact for Persepolis after AFC Champions League win over Pakhtakor

Doha: Persepolis head coach Yahya Golmohammadi was full of praise for his players following their 2-0 win over Pakhtakor in the 2020 AFC Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.

Striker Isa Al Kasir opened the scoring for Persepolis four minutes into the second half, before adding his fourth goal of the campaign in the 66th minute to send his side into the semi-final of the competition for the third time in four years.

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ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Isa Al Kasir (Persepolis FC)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2020 Allianz Goal of the Week: Isa Al Kasir (Persepolis FC)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com announced on Saturday that Persepolis FC's Isa Al Kasir is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2020 AFC Champions League.

Resan credits defence for taking Persepolis through to AFC Champions League semi-finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Resan credits defence for taking Persepolis through to AFC Champions League semi-finals

Doha: Bashar Resan hailed Persepolis' defensive resilience after the Islamic Republic of Iran side advanced to a third AFC Champions League semi-final in four years with a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor on Wednesday.

Isa Al Kasir's second half braced at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium secured the win but Iraqi midfielder Resan said it was the good work at the back which powered Persepolis to victory.

Persepolis see off Pakhtakor to book AFC Champions League semi-final berth

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Persepolis see off Pakhtakor to book AFC Champions League semi-final berth

Doha: A second-half brace from Isa Al Kasir earned Persepolis FC a 2-0 win over Pakhtakor in the quarter-final of the 2020 AFC Champions League and a place in the semi-final for the third time in four years.

Both teams were going into their third AFC Champions League quarter-final, a record for their respective nations, and both boasted mean defences, with Persepolis conceding just once in their last five games and Pakhtakor once in their last four.

AFC Champions League Quarter-finals (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Sultan Al Ghannam

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League Quarter-finals (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week: Sultan Al Ghannam

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Doha: Al Nassr right-back Sultan Al Ghannam has been voted by the fans as the 2020 AFC Champions League Quarter-finals (WEST) Toyota Player of the Week.

Al Nassr were perfect in AFC Champions League quarter-final win over Al Ahli, says Martinez

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Nassr were perfect in AFC Champions League quarter-final win over Al Ahli, says Martinez

Doha: Pity Martinez believes Al Nassr produced a perfect performance in their 2-0 win against Al Ahli Saudi FC in the quarter-finals of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

The Argentinian forward gave Al Nassr the lead after only 13 minutes before Abdulfattah Asiri added the second goal 10 minutes into the second half at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium to steer the Saudi Pro League side into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League for the first time in their history.

Winning mentality key to Al Nassr reaching AFC Champions League semi-final, says Vitoria

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Winning mentality key to Al Nassr reaching AFC Champions League semi-final, says Vitoria

Doha: Head coach Rui Vitoria credited his players’ winning mentality for Al Nassr’s 2-0 victory over domestic rivals Al Ahli Saudi FC in the quarter-finals of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Al Nassr needed just 13 minutes to open the scoring at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium as Argentine midfielder Gonzalo 'Pity' Martinez bagged his first goal in the club colours since joining from MLS Side Atlanta United in August, and winger Abdulfattah Asiri sealed the win with a 55th minute strike against his former team.