Group A: Al Hilal defeat Istiklol to stay perfect

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Group A: Al Hilal defeat Istiklol to stay perfect

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC made it three wins in a row after defeating Istiklol of Tajikistan 1-0 in their AFC Champions League™ 2022  Group A tie on Friday. 

Istiklol produced a good defensive performance, keeping Al Hilal at bay in the first half but the deadlock was finally broken  by Salman Al Faraj minutes into the second period.

The result leaves Al Hilal with nine points, five ahead of Qatar’s Al Rayyan and Sharjah of UAE, while Istiklol remain without a point.

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Group A: Al Rayyan spoil Sharjah's party

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Group A: Al Rayyan spoil Sharjah's party

Riyadh: Steven N'zonzi was Al Rayyan's hero as his strike salvaged a 1-1 draw with Sharjah in their AFC Champions League™ 2022  Group A tie on Friday. 

Bernard’s sublime free-kick separated the sides going into the break before N'zonzi ensured Al Rayyan walked away with a share of the points after scoring from close range.

The result leaves the teams on four points at the halfway stage, with both having much to do if they are to advance to the Round of 16. 

Group E: Al Sadd beat Al Wehdat to get back on track

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Group E: Al Sadd beat Al Wehdat to get back on track

Dammam: Al Sadd SC breathed life into their AFC Champions League™ Group E campaign after beating Al Wehdat SC 5-2 on Friday.

The two teams had met on Matchday Three 12 months ago, with Al Sadd winning 3-1 on the night before adding a second win a few days later, meaning Al Wehdat came into Friday’s game in pursuit of their first win against Qatari opponents in the competition.