Alisher Dzhazilov struck a dramatic second-half stoppage time winner as Tajik debutants Istiqlol went high of Group A with a 1-0 win over the UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli within the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.
The Group A match on the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh was heading for a draw within the sixth minute of added time when Dhazilov was gifted an open internet after Shabab goalkeeper Majed Nasser discovered himself hopelessly out of place.
It gave Istiqlol their third victory they usually high Group A on 10 factors from 5 matches.
Saudi giants Al Hilal are degree on factors with a sport remaining after they beat Uzbekistan’s AGMK 3-0 on Tuesday, second on head-to-head file.
Argentine Luciano Vietto gave Al Hilal the lead late within the first half on the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium within the Saudi capital earlier than Bafetimbi Gomis and Yasir al-Sharhani put the end result past doubt.
Istiqlol play AGMK and Al Hilal meet Shabab on Friday to resolve the group winners within the COVID-19 impacted event which is being held in 5 bio-secure bubbles Riyadh, Jeddah, Margao and Sharjah.
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Qatar giants Al Duhail’s hopes of a knockout section spot suffered a blow after they had been shocked by Al Shorta of Iraq 2-1.
Duhail fell behind to a third-minute purpose by Amjad Attwan earlier than Kenyan striker Michael Olunga restored parity early within the second half.
Al Shorta struck once more 5 minutes earlier than time with Mohamed Dawood scoring off an help by Saad Natiq.
It was already eradicated Al Shorta’s first win after 4 straight defeats in Group C as Duhail misplaced their unbeaten file.
The Qataris are actually tied on eight factors with Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia and Esteghlal of Iran who performed out a goalless draw on the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
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