{
  "id": 14022458,
  "title": "Al Ahli overcome Al Wasl in fiery AFC Champions League clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/al-ahli-overcome-al-wasl-in-fiery-afc-champions-league-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:24:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/12/al-ahli-overcome-al-wasl-in-fiery-afc-champions-league-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Al Ahli secured a 3-1 victory over Al Wasl in an intense AFC Champions League Elite match, advancing their quest for a third consecutive Asian Champions League title. Goals from Roger Ibanez and Francisco Trincao, both high-profile signings, paved the way for Feras Albrikan to seal the win in stoppage time. The Wasl side displayed resilience, with Pedro Malheiro equalizing in the 45+3rd minute. Despite being trailed by a narrow margin, the home crowd's unwavering support for Al Ahli fueled their determination. The match witnessed controversial incidents, including an alleged red card incident involving Al Wasl's defender Adryelson, and tension between the players and the home fans, who frequently retaliated with plastic water bottles after Shamat received a red card. Despite the foul play, Al Ahli's bench came to Shamat's defense, causing a chaotic scene on the field.",
  "summary": "Al Ahli Saudi left Dubai with three points towards their bid for a hat-trick of Asian Champions League titles after a fiery meeting with Al Wasl. Roger Ibanez and Francisco Trincao, two big-money imports to Saudi Arabian football, scored, before Feras Albrikan clinched a 3-1 win in stoppage time. The margin of defeat was harsh on a spirited Wasl side, who deserved more than the lone strike by…",
  "key_points": [
    "Al Ahli wins 3-1 against Al Wasl in AFC Champions League Elite match",
    "Roger Ibanez and Francisco Trincao score for Al Ahli",
    "Pedro Malheiro equalizes for Al Wasl in stoppage time"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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