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Al-Hilal overturn deficit to reach Asian Champions League quarter-finals


Published on 2025-03-11 18:45:19 - Reuters
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  • Al-Hilal thumped Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor 4-0 on Tuesday to overturn a first-leg deficit and qualify for the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite with the Saudi side joined by compatriots Al-Ahli in the next phase of the competition.

Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League leaders, staged a remarkable comeback to advance to the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League on March 11, 2025. Despite losing the first leg 2-0 to Iran's Sepahan, Al-Hilal managed a 3-1 victory in the second leg in Riyadh, securing a 3-3 aggregate win and progressing on away goals. The match saw Al-Hilal score three goals, with Ali Al-Bulaihi's header in the 87th minute proving decisive. The game was also notable for a controversial moment when Sepahan's Ramin Rezaeian was sent off for a second yellow card, impacting the game's dynamics. This victory not only highlighted Al-Hilal's resilience but also their ability to perform under pressure in crucial matches.

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