In a highly-anticipated match against the 2020 AFC Champions League winners, Qatar Stars League champions Al Duhail were on the front foot from the start and their French boss was pleased with their overall performance in their debut appearance.

“I am very proud of the performance of the team in this match, and the performance in the previous match (against Al Ahly), especially in the second half,” said Lamouchi.

The Qataris produced a trio of outstanding goals, the first of which came after 21 minutes when Edmilson Junior advanced unchallenged from midfield and guided an inch-perfect low shot into the bottom-right corner.

It was the in-form Belgian’s 13th strike in his last 10 appearances, and was no more than the local favourites deserved for an impressive first-half display that should, in truth, have yielded another goal or two.

Having taken a look at the domestic rivalries in the United Arab Emirates, the-AFC.com turns its attention to Saudi Arabia in the latest installment.

Saudi Arabia is rich in football history, and the league contains two of Asia’s most successful teams in the AFC Champions League, while competitiveness among the participating clubs have resulted in several derbies coming along since the inception of the league in 1976.

The 26-year-old winger, who scored 12 goals in 40 appearances for Persepolis, left the Tehran-based club in September last year ahead of the 2020 AFC Champions League group stage.

The leaders in UAE also suffered a slip as Sharjah were held by Al Wahda while Air Force Club are cruising in Iraq.

The lead has also changed hands in Kuwait so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia.

BG Pathum extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches, 15 of which have been victories, while Central Coast Mariners moved up to 15 points with two crucial wins in five days.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in ASEAN.

The 30-year-old winger joins the Jordanian giants on loan for one season, strengthening the club who will be playing in 2021 AFC Champions League.