Vitoria hails Al Nassr, Al Sadd's Xavi braced for tough campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vitoria hails Al Nassr, Al Sadd's Xavi braced for tough campaign

Jeddah: Al Nassr head coach Rui Vitoria praised the performance of his team and opponents Al Sadd SC after their 2-2 draw in a 2020 AFC Champions League Group D match on Tuesday.

The entertaining clash saw four goals as Al Nassr scored through Abderazzaq Hamdalla and Abdulrahman Al Obeid while Al Sadd's goals came through Baghdad Bounedjah and Hassan Al Haydos.

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Group D - MD1: Al Nassr (KSA) 2-2 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group D - MD1: Al Nassr (KSA) 2-2 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Riyadh: A highly entertaining clash at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium saw Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr and Qatar’s Al Sadd SC play out a 2-2 draw in their opening 2020 AFC Champions League Group D match on Tuesday.

The two teams had in the quarter-finals of the previous edition, with the first leg ending in a 2-1 home victory for Al Nassr.

Group D - MD1: Al Ain FC (UAE) 0-4 Sepahan FC (IRN)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group D - MD1: Al Ain FC (UAE) 0-4 Sepahan FC (IRN)

Al Ain: Sepahan FC of Islamic Republic of Iran began their 2020 AFC Champions League campaign in style after defeating UAE’s AL Ain 4-0 in Group D at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday.

Sepahan took a half-time lead courtesy of Mohammad Mohebbi’s header, while goals from Brazilian Kiros, Soroush Rafiei and Mohammad Tayebi sealed an emphatic victory.

Draw with Esteghlal a boost for Al Shorta, says head coach Ilic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Draw with Esteghlal a boost for Al Shorta, says head coach Ilic

Erbil: Al Shorta head coach Aleksandar Ilic was satisfied despite having to settle for a share of the points with Esteghlal FC in their 2020 AFC Champions League Group A tie on Monday.

Hussam Kadhim put the ball into his own net in the first half to give Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal the lead at Franso Hariri Stadium but Ali Fayez salvaged a point for the home team from the penalty spot three minutes into the second half.

Jimenez: Luck was not on Al Wahda’s side

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Jimenez: Luck was not on Al Wahda’s side

Abu Dhabi: Manuel Jimenez was left to rue Al Wahda FSCC’s lack of luck as the UAE Pro League side settled for a draw in their opening 2020 AFC Champions League Group A match on Monday. 

Al Ahli Saudi FC took the lead through Abdulfattah Asiri at the hour mark but Korea Republic’s Rim Chang-woo’s last-minute equaliser rescued a point for Al Wahda at Al Nahyan Stadium.

Regragui hails Al Duhail players after "important" win over Persepolis

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Regragui hails Al Duhail players after "important" win over Persepolis

Doha: Al Duhail SC head coach Walid Regragui described his side’s 2-0 win against Persepolis FC in their 2020 AFC Champions League Group C tie on Tuesday as an important victory.

Mario Mandzukic and Edmilson found the net within the first 13 minutes at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium as Qatar's Al Duhail got off to a roaring start.

Analysis: Dominant Al Hilal pick up where they left off

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Dominant Al Hilal pick up where they left off

Dubai: Al Hilal proved themselves to be the best in Asia last year and judging by the holders’ display in their 2020 AFC Champions League opener against Iranian debutants Shahr Khodro on Monday, it looks like it will take something special to knock the Saudi giants off their pedestal. 

The 2-0 scoreline at Dubai’s Zabeel Stadium on Monday only tells half the story, for this was as convincing a victory as you are likely to see in this year’s competition, with Al Hilal creating chance after chance from start to finish.