Semi-final - 2nd Leg: Persepolis FC 1-1 Al Sadd SC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Semi-final - 2nd Leg: Persepolis FC 1-1 Al Sadd SC

Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis created history at a jam-packed Azadi Stadium by reaching their first AFC Champions League final after playing out a 1-1 draw with Qatar's Al Sadd in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Tuesday.

Siamac Nemati's second-half goal secured a 2-1 aggregate win for the hosts and a place in the Continental showpiece, where they will face either Suwon Samsung Bluewings or Kashima Antlers in early November.

Trailing by a goal from the first leg, it was Al Sadd who had greater impetus to score, fashioning an opportunity in the third minute.

However, Abdelkarim Hassan's shot at goal flew straight into the hands of Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.