Nejmeh’s Sarr looks ahead after Hilal Alquds victory

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Nejmeh’s Sarr looks ahead after Hilal Alquds victory

Muharraq: Player of the match Boukonta Sarr said Nejmeh shouldn’t dwell on their 2-0 victory over Palestine’s Hilal Al Quds in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Saturday.

Sarr opened the scoring for Nejmeh in the second half before Ali Alaaeddine doubled their advantage in added time to hand the Lebanese club the first win of their campaign.

Nejmeh are on four points and lead the standings on goal difference ahead of Bahrain’s Al Riffa, who defeated Oman’s Dhofar Club 3-2 in Group C’s other Saturday fixture.

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Colaco dedicates hat-trick to ATK Mohun Bagan teammates, family

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Colaco dedicates hat-trick to ATK Mohun Bagan teammates, family

Kolkata: A delighted Liston Colaco paid tribute to his teammates and family after his hat-trick powered ATK Mohun Bagan to a commanding 4-0 win over Bashundhara Kings in Group D of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Saturday.

Colaco struck in the 24th, 33rd and 53rd minutes with David Williams adding the fourth in the 77th as the Indian side bounced back from their 4-2 defeat to Gokulam Kerala FC on Matchday One to revive their hopes.

With Maziya Sports & Recreation defeating Gokulam Kerala 1-0 later on Saturday, all four teams are on three points heading into Matchday Three.

Group C: Nejmeh power past Hilal Alquds

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Group C: Nejmeh power past Hilal Alquds

Muharraq: Second half goals from Boukonta Sarr and Ali Alaaeddine steered Nejmeh SC to a 2-0 win over Hilal Alquds in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 on Saturday.

After a goalless 45 minutes at the Muharraq Stadium, Nejmeh took the lead through Boukonta Sarr before Ali Alaaeddine scored in added time as Tareq Jaraya’s side collected the first win of their campaign.

Nejmeh will meet Syria’s Tishreen next on Tuesday, while Hilal Alquds will be aiming to bounce back against East Riffa of Bahrain in the other Matchday Three fixture.

Group C: Resilient East Riffa overcome Tishreen SC

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Group C: Resilient East Riffa overcome Tishreen SC

Muharraq: Nine-man East Riffa secured their first win in Group C of the AFC Cup™ 2022 after beating Tishreen SC 2-0 on Saturday. 

Both of the the Bahrain side's goals came moments after they had been reduced to 10 then nine players in an absorbing contest which revived their knockout stage hopes.