27 Apr 2021 - 9:40
AFC
The Peninsula
Al Sadd SC placed themselves in pole position in Group D of the 2021 AFC Champions League with a 1-0 win over Foolad Khouzestan FC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, yesterday
The result, coupled with Jordan s Al Wehdat s stunning win over Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the other Group D match, means the Qataris lead the standings with 10 points going into the final matchday against Al Nassr, who are second on eight points.
Foolad s hunt for top spot, however, came to an end although the Islamic Republic of Iran side can still advance if they finish among the three best second-placed teams.
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Al Sadd s Guilherme vies for the ball possession against a Foolad player during their opening Group C match yesterday. PIC: AL SADD
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Boualem Khoukhi led a brilliant comeback by Qatar football giants Al Sadd against Iran s Foolad yesterday as the two teams shared points in a thrilling one-all draw in Riyadh in their opening AFC Champions League Group fixture.
Al Sadd started strongly by pressing Foolad into their own half, but the Iranian side were able to hold their ground as they eventually pushed the Qataris back, setting the stage for an exciting tie.