2-1 victory in the sixth and final round of group C
• Foto: Twitter/Al Ittihad
The Iranians of Sepahan, coached by the Portuguese José Morais, lost this Monday to the Saudis of Al Ittihad, 2-1, in the sixth round of Group C of the Asian Champions League, with a goal from another Portuguese, Jota.
Al Ittihad, Nuno Espírito Santo’s former team, with which he became Saudi champion last season, opened the scoring in the 14th minute, through striker Saleh Al Amri, but Sepahan restored the tie at the start of the second half, in the 48th minute. ‘, by Iranian right-back Ramin Rezaeian.
The decisive goal, which defined the winner, was scored by the Portuguese Jota, ex-Benfica and ex-Celtic, following an individual inspired move, after an assist from Hamdallah, by placing the ball over the body of the Iranian goalkeeper. .
With qualification for the next phase already guaranteed, Al Ittihad, now coached by Argentine Marcelo Gallardo, ex-River Plate, confirmed first place in Group C, with 15 points, while José Morais’ team finished with 10, meaning will have to wait for the results of the other groups, on Tuesday, to find out if they qualify as one of the best runners-up.
By Lusa
2023-12-04 22:09:06
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