FC Goa opened their debut campaign in the AFC Champions League with 0-0 results against Qatar's Al Rayyan and UAE's Al Wahda but the Indian Super League side fell 2-1 to Persepolis after taking the lead on Monday.

Persepolis began their bid for the AFC Champions League title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Al Wahda and showed their fighting spirit to come from a goal down to defeat Al Rayyan 3-1 before seeing of FC Goa.

Whether it was stunning solo runs, sublime curlers, or historic headers, Matchday Three of the 2021 AFC Champions League had it all.

We've selected five of the best goals for you to choose from in the poll at the foot of the article.

Al Rayyan began their AFC Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against debutants FC Goa of India before going on to suffer defeats against Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis FC (3-1) and Al Wahda (3-2) to lie bottom of the group.

Monday's thrilling win over Al Rayyan reignited Al Wahda's hopes after Henk ten Cate's side opened their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Persepolis and 0-0 draw with FC Goa to sit second in the standings.

Among this week’s contenders, Ritsu Doan helps consign one of Germany’s biggest clubs to relegation, Mehdi Taremi continues his Portuguese purple patch and Sam Kerr plays a crucial role in the English title race as one of a record four women’s AFC International Player of the Week nominees.

With 10 players from five nations in contention, study our list of nominees – for performances from April 15 to 21 – and don’t forget to register your all-important vote.

Hattan Bahebri starred with a brace at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium as 2019 AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal moved three points clear at the top of the standings.

Man-of-the-match Olunga struck in the 10th, 27th and 85th minutes in an absorbing Group C tie which saw both sides exchanging leads at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

It was a crucial win for Al Duhail as the win meant they leapfrogged Esteghlal into top spot on seven points, one ahead of the Iranians at the midway stage.

Goals from Abdullah Tarmin, Driss Fettouhi and Abdulrahman Ghareeb at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium steered Al Ahli to their first win in this year's competition on Wednesday.