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Esteghlal FC defeated Al-Rayyan SC with a 2-0 scoreline in a thrilling match played at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. The encounter, part of the 2024 AFC Champions League group stage, was characterized by Al-Rayyan SC’s clear territorial dominance, controlling 67% of possession and attempting 14 shots, 6 of which were on target. However, Esteghlal FC proved more clinical.
The first goal arrived in the 46th minute thanks to M. R. Azadi, assisted by A. Koushki. Esteghlal FC extended their lead in the 70th minute with a goal from A. Koushki, who showcased his effectiveness in front of goal. Al-Rayyan SC tried to react, but an offside goal disallowed in the 65th minute dashed their hopes.
Despite their possession and shooting dominance, Al-Rayyan struggled to break down the opposition defense, accumulating two yellow cards and committing 12 fouls. Esteghlal FC, in turn, received one yellow card and committed 7 fouls. The match was officiated by Gulmurodi, Sadullo from Tajikistan. The victory leaves Esteghlal FC in a strong position in the competition.
Substitutions esteghlal fc: at minute 34 A. Koushki came in and M. Juma went out., at minute 69 Z. Niknafs came in and M. Ahmadi went out., at minute 85 H. Eskandari came in and M. R. Azadi went out.
Substitutions al-rayyan sc: at minute 63 A. Hatem came in and Thiago Mendes went out., at minute 63 M. Surag came in and Romarinho went out., at minute 74 T. Mansour came in and M. Naji went out., at minute 75 R. Tabata came in and H. Ahmed went out., at minute 90 Ali came in and J. De Sart went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Rayyan SC
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Esteghlal FC
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