Sport Local October 22, 2024

Sharjah Defeats Sepahan Isfahan 3-1 in AFC Champions League

Sharjah secured a 3-1 victory over Iranian side Sepahan Isfahan in the AFC Champions League. The team showcased strong offensive play, leading to their top position in Group C.


Sharjah Defeats Sepahan Isfahan 3-1 in AFC Champions League

The football team "Sharja" achieved a victory over the Iranian club "Sepahan Isfahan" with a score of 3:1 in a match that took place on Tuesday at the Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium as part of the third group of the AFC Champions League. "Sharja" topped the group table with seven points after two wins and one draw, while "Sepahan" took third place, suffering their second defeat in the group. In the first half, "Sharja" demonstrated an aggressive game, especially at the beginning of the match, when Jilermy Pero failed to capitalize on a golden moment for the team, hitting weakly at the goalkeeper's side. Later, Otman Kamar scored the first goal after an individual breakthrough by Khalid Zingana down the right flank, scoring a powerful strike into the net at the 26th minute. "Sharja" paid for a passive start in the second half, conceding an equalizer in the 51st minute through Mehdhi Limuchi. However, the team quickly regained the lead after creating a moment, which Majid Hassan provided to Luana Pereira, who converted the moment in the 70th minute. In the last minute of the match, Kayo netted the third goal following a free-kick.