ACL2020: Everything went according to plan, says Al Nassr's Al Obaid

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Everything went according to plan, says Al Nassr's Al Obaid

Doha: Defender Abdulrahman Al Obaid said Al Nassr fully deserved their win against Islamic Republic of Iran's Sepahan FC in their 2020 AFC Champions League Group D tie on Tuesday.

A brace from Moroccan forward Abderazzaq Hamdallah steered the Saudi Arabia club to their second win as they stayed unbeaten to go top of the group.

Al Obaid said Al Nassr's ability to control the match helped them seal the hugely important win.

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ACL2020: Emanuel happy, Xavi disappointed after Al Ain, Al Sadd goal fest

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Emanuel happy, Xavi disappointed after Al Ain, Al Sadd goal fest

Doha: Al Sadd SC head coach Xavi feels his team deserved to come out with more than just a point from their Matchday Three encounter against United Arab Emirates side Al Ain FC in the 2020 AFC Champions League, which ended 3-3.

Kodjo Laba opened the scoring for Al Ain early on. 2019 AFC Footballer of the Year Akram Afif equalised on 35 minutes, shortly before Bauyrzhan Islamkhan hammered home a contender for goal of the tournament to put Al Ain ahead before half time.

A debut goal from Santi Cazorla followed by a Baghdad Bounedjah tap-in put Al Sadd ahead before friendly fire from Boualem Khoukhi put the game back on equal terms. The result meant Al Sadd slipped down to second place on five points after Al Nassr managed a win against Sepahan FC, while Al Ain took their first point of the campaign yet remained bottom of the group, four points off second place.

ACL2020 - Group D: Al Ain, Al Sadd share points in thrilling draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 - Group D: Al Ain, Al Sadd share points in thrilling draw

Doha: Group D of the 2020 AFC Champions League took off to a fiery start as Al Ain FC put an end to a run of five consecutive losses in the competition when they shared the spoils in an exciting 3-3 draw with Qatar’s Al Sadd SC on Tuesday.

The two sides went into the game with contrasting fortunes, with Al Ain needing to pick up points after opening their campaign with two losses while Al Sadd needed to consolidate their position at the top of Group D.

ACL2020 - Group D: Hamdallah stars as Al Nassr see off Sepahan FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020 - Group D: Hamdallah stars as Al Nassr see off Sepahan FC

Doha: Al Nassr FC continued their charge towards the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Sepahan thanks to a brace from Abderazzaq Hamdallah on Matchday Three of Group D on Tuesday.

The two sides went into the game with a point separating them; with Al Nassr in second place with four points needing a win to keep them at arm’s length from third-placed Sepahan.

ACL2020: Al Hilal savour "important victory" over resilient Pakhtakor

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Al Hilal savour "important victory" over resilient Pakhtakor

Doha: Al Hilal SFC heaved a sigh of relief after defeating 10-man Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan in Group B of the AFC Champions League on Monday.

Second half substitute Hattan Bahebri scored a late winner to steer the defending champions to a third consecutive victory as the Saudi Arabia club took spot in the group and edged closer to the knockout stage.

Captain Abdullah Al Mayouf said Al Hilal, missing six players who had tested positive for COVID-19, didn't start the match well but managed to take advantage of their numerical superiority to win.

ACL2020: Al Ahli were second best against Al Shorta despite win, says Al Soma

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: Al Ahli were second best against Al Shorta despite win, says Al Soma

Doha: Al Ahli Saudi FC captain Omar Al Somar was relieved his team walked away with full points against a better Al Shorta side in their 2020 AFC Champions League Group A tie on Monday.

The Jeddah giants became the first team to reach the Round of 16 as Marko Marin notched a late goal to secure a second win.

Al Soma was satisfied with the win as Al Ahli were missing several players but admitted that Iraqi side Al Shorta surprised them at Khalifa International Stadium.

ACL2020: We got three very important points, says Shabab Al Ahli's Khalil

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL2020: We got three very important points, says Shabab Al Ahli's Khalil

Doha: Ahmed Khalil said Shabab Al Ahli Dubai secured three very important points against Islamic Republic of Iran's Shahr Khodro FC in Group B of the 2020 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Second half substitute Harib Abdallah Suhail scored the only goal of the night with 15 minutes remaining to give the UAE side their first three points of their 2020 AFC Champions League campaign.

The 2015 AFC Footballer of the Year Khalil said victory was important for his side, especially after the extended stoppage due to the COVID-19 pandemic.