Nuno Espirito Santo’s Al Ittihad team made its debut this Monday by winning the Asian Football Champions League against AGMK (3-0), while Jorge Jesus’ Al Hilal ended up drawing with Nawbahor (1-1).
In Jeddah against Uzbekistan, the Saudis from Al Ittihad left Group C’s problem solved within the first 45 minutes thanks to accurate strikes from Harun Kamara (11) and Romarinho (15 and 42).
In the same “pool”, the Portuguese Jose Morais, who leads the Iranian “Spahan”, began the tournament in Iraq with a draw against “Al-Quwa Al-Javiwa” (2-2).
Later, in Riyadh, it was Jorge Jesus’ turn to begin his involvement with the “Champions of Asia”, leading the Saudis Al-Hilal, with a surprise draw against the Uzbeks Navbahor, who scored a goal from Georgian Tom Tabatadze (52 minutes) before Ali Al Bulaikhi (90+10) already in stoppage time restored the level at which the match ended.
Portugal international Ruben Neves started for Al Hilal and was substituted in the 89th minute.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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