Post by : Raina Mansoor
The AFC Champions League Elite West region witnessed thrilling football action on Monday as UAE’s Al Wahda secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Qatar’s Al Duhail at Al Nahyan Stadium. Al Wahda’s performance highlighted their determination to stay among the top contenders, with the team now level on seven points with defending champions Al-Ahli. Al Wahda’s commanding display, marked by fluid attacking play and tactical discipline, underlined their ambitions in the AFC Champions League Elite. The victory against Al Duhail strengthens Al Wahda’s campaign and boosts their confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli delivered a stunning first-half performance, thrashing Qatar’s Al-Gharafa 4-0 in Jeddah to lead the AFC Champions League Elite standings. Franck Kessie was the star for Al-Ahli, scoring twice after Enzo Millot had opened the scoring, showcasing the team’s sharp finishing and strategic attacking moves. The combination of Kessie’s brilliance and Millot’s early goal demonstrated Al-Ahli’s offensive firepower, making them a formidable force in the AFC Champions League Elite this season. The team’s cohesion and attacking prowess keep them at the top of the West region standings.
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, sitting third with six points from two games, will look to continue their momentum when they face Qatar’s Al-Sadd on Tuesday. The AFC Champions League Elite matches continue to bring intense competition and high stakes, with every team striving to claim the top spots in the West region. Al-Hilal’s focus will be on maximizing points to stay in contention for the later stages of the AFC Champions League Elite.
Elsewhere, Al-Ittihad bounced back strongly after conceding an early goal to Iraq’s Al-Shorta, winning 4-1 in Baghdad for their first victory of the AFC Champions League Elite campaign. Despite going a goal down in the fifth minute, Al-Ittihad responded with resilience as Moussa Diaby and Fabinho put the Saudis ahead by halftime. Houssem Aouar’s double strike after a red card for Danilo Pereira sealed a comfortable victory. The win was crucial for Al-Ittihad to maintain momentum and stay competitive in the AFC Champions League Elite West region standings.
Iran’s Tractor FC also made an impact in the AFC Champions League Elite, claiming a 5-0 victory over Sharjah FC. Albania international Regi Lushkja scored twice in the opening 11 minutes, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Mehdi Hashemnejad, Danial Esmaeilifar, and Masoud Zayer Kazemayni also contributed goals, ensuring Tractor FC’s first win of the campaign. The emphatic victory strengthens Tractor FC’s position and demonstrates their attacking capability in the AFC Champions League Elite.
With the AFC Champions League Elite West region matches heating up, the competition is intensifying as teams jostle for top positions. Al Wahda, Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Tractor FC have all shown their ambitions, making the AFC Champions League Elite a thrilling spectacle for football fans across Asia and beyond. Every goal, win, and strategic play now counts as teams aim to progress further in this prestigious continental tournament.
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