Al-Duhail with complete control

Al-Duhail defeated Esteghlal Tehran in a win on Tuesday, 3x0, in a match relating to the Grp.A of AFC Champions League. Both Rui Faria's team and Winfried Schäfer's team held their first game in the competition.

The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

The opening goal was scored by Mehdi Benatia in the 56th minute. After 73 minutes, Youssef El-Arabi scored the second goal for Al-Duhail. With this goal, Youssef El-Arabi recorded his twenty-five goal this season. Ali Hassan Afif netted the last goal deep into added time.

With regard to the next fixture, Al-Duhail will play away against Al Hilal, while Esteghlal Tehran will play at home against Al Ain.