AFC Champions League Elite: Mixed fortunes for UAE clubs as Shabab Al Ahli win and Al Wasl lose
UAE clubs had mixed fortunes on the opening night of the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite. Shabab Al Ahli secured all three points with a 1-0 victory at home over Iranian side Tractor. Al Wasl didn't fare quite as well, though, going down 2-1 to Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. Yuri Cesar's opportunistic strike on 22 minutes settled the tie in Shabab Al Ahli's favour at the Rashid…
UAE clubs experienced varied outcomes in the inaugural night of the AFC Champions League Elite league phase. Shabab Al Ahli triumphed 1-0 against Tractor in a match held at Rashid Stadium. The lone goal came from Brazilian player Yuri Cesar, who scored in the 22nd minute. Al Wasl, however, faced a tougher challenge, losing 2-1 to Saudi club Al Qadsiah.
Julian Quinones and Mateo Retegui scored the winning goals for Al Qadsiah, earning them their debut in the continental competition. Al Ahli Saudi, the defending champions, had to rely on a late goal from Firas Al Brikan to secure a 1-1 draw against Pakhtakor. Al Ittihad also had to resort to a late equalizer, as Al Shamal took the lead through Baghdad Bounedjah.
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