Al Ahli Defeat Al Wasl 3–1 in ACLElite

Asian champions Al Ahli claimed a deserved 3–1 victory over UAE side Al Wasl at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai, continuing their strong continental campaign in the AFC Champions League Elite. Roger Ibañez, Francisco Trincão and Firas Al Buraikan were all on target as the Royals secured an impressive away win.

Al Ahli took the lead in the 20th minute when defender Roger Ibañez rose to head home and put the visitors in front.

The lead was doubled in the 58th minute, with Francisco Trincão finding the net with a left-footed strike to give Al Ahli further control of the contest.

Firas Al Buraikan then put the result beyond doubt, scoring Al Ahli’s third goal in the second minute of stoppage time to seal a 3–1 win for the Asian champions.