Resan: Persepolis were superb in emphatic AFC Champions League win over Sharjah

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Resan: Persepolis were superb in emphatic AFC Champions League win over Sharjah

Doha: Persepolis FC's superb first half performance meant victory was sealed early against UAE's Sharjah in their final 2020 AFC Champions League Group C tie on Thursday, said midfielder Bashar Resan.

Shojae Khalilzadeh gave Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis the lead after only two minutes before Issa Al Kasir and Vahid Amiri added two more goals towards the end of the first half with substitute Mehdi Abdi Qara contributing the fourth in stoppage time.

The win meant 2018 finalists Persepolis finished top of Group C and will face Qatar's Al Sadd SC in the Round of 16 on Sunday, having been eliminated at the group stage last year.

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Golmohammadi credits fighting spirit for Persepolis' AFC Champions League success

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Golmohammadi credits fighting spirit for Persepolis' AFC Champions League success

Doha: Persepolis FC head coach Yahya Golmohammadi credited his players' fighting spirit for their 4-0 victory over Sharjah on Matchday Six of the 2020 AFC Champions League Group C on Thursday.

Shojae Khalilzadeh put Persepolis in the lead inside two minutes, Isa Al Kasir and Vahid Amiri added goals in the final five minutes of the first half before a late Mehdi Abdi Qara goal completed the win, sending the Iranians into the Round of 16 as group winners.

They will play Qatar's Al Sadd in what promises to be an enticing Round of 16 tie on Sunday.

Xavi proud of Al Sadd's youngsters despite AFC Champions League defeat to Sepahan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Xavi proud of Al Sadd's youngsters despite AFC Champions League defeat to Sepahan

Doha: Al Sadd SC coach Xavi spoke of his pride at the performance of his youngsters despite his side’s 2-1 loss at the hands of the already eliminated Sepahan FC on Matchday Six of the 2020 AFC Champions League’s Group D on Thursday.

Goals from Reza Mirzaei and Sajjad Shahbazzadeh either side of the half time break were enough to win the tie for the Islamic Republic of Iran side, while youngster Hashim Ali’s consolation came eight minutes from time.

Perfect game plan takes Al Taawoun into AFC Champions League Round of 16

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Perfect game plan takes Al Taawoun into AFC Champions League Round of 16

Doha: Al Taawoun FC's ability to execute their game plan was the reason for the Saudi Arabia side's dramatic 1-0 win over Qatar’s Al Duhail SC in Group C of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Thursday, said striker Mohammed Al Sahlawi.

Al Taawoun went into the match needing a win to advance to the Round of 16 and looked to be heading out of the competition until bandaged Australian striker Mitchell Duke headed home the winner with four minutes left on the clock.

The dramatic win not only took Al Taawoun into a Round of 16 match-up with domestic rivals Al Nassr but also eliminated Qatar champions Al Duhail.

Sepahan's Shabazzadeh savours AFC Champions League win over Al Sadd

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sepahan's Shabazzadeh savours AFC Champions League win over Al Sadd

Doha: Striker Sajjad Shabazzadeh said nothing should be taken from Sepahan FC following their 2-1 win over Qatar's Al Sadd SC in their final 2020 AFC Champions League Group D tie on Thursday.

Goals by Shabazzadeh and Reza Mirzaei secured Sepahan the win against an Al Sadd side which head coach Xavi made 10 changes to from their previous match.

The win meant Sepahan ended their campaign on a high note while Al Sadd, in finishing second in the group, will face another Islamic Republic of Iran side, Persepolis FC in the Round of 16.

Al Ain showing signs of progress despite AFC Champions League exit, says skipper Ahmed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Ain showing signs of progress despite AFC Champions League exit, says skipper Ahmed

Doha: Captain Ismail Ahmed said Al Ain FC showed progress in their 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr as they brought their 2020 AFC Champions League Group D campaign to an end at the Education City Stadium on Thursday.

Al Ain claimed their first win in their final 2020 AFC Champions League match thanks to a 19th minute goal from Togolese forward Kodjo Laba as the UAE Pro League side ended a difficult campaign on a high.

AFC Champions League (West): Round of 16 cast finalised

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Champions League (West): Round of 16 cast finalised

Doha: The 2020 AFC Champions (West) Round of 16 cast has been finalised following the conclusion of Groups C and D on Thursday.

With six teams having already sealed their places going into Thursday's matches, what was to be decided were the two teams who would advance from Group C and the top two positions in Group D.