Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Riyadh: Ailton’s header eight minutes from time earned Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal a 1-1 draw with Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates in the first leg of their 2015 AFC Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, leaving the tie firmly in the balance.
The Brazilian’s late effort cancelled out Lima’s opener for Al Ahli, but the former Benfica striker’s header gives the club from the United Arab Emirates the advantage under the away goals rule ahead of the second meeting on October 20.
Lima scored for the third consecutive AFC Champions League game, putting Al Ahli in front in the 57th minute while Al Hilal were also left to rue a missed penalty from Carlos Eduardo, whose effort from 12 yards clipped the post 10 minutes later.
Poor first-half cost us declares disappointed Donis
Olaroiu optimistic but braced for tough tie in Dubai
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