Al Ain Clinches Asian Champions League Title with Dominant Win
A 5-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos secures Al Ain's second continental crown despite controversial refereeing decisions.
- Al Ain overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit to win 6-3 on aggregate.
- Soufiane Rahimi's standout performance included two goals and a penalty win.
- Yokohama's goalkeeper William Popp was sent off just before halftime.
- Marinos' coach Harry Kewell criticized the referee's decisions post-match.
- Al Ain's victory qualifies them for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup.
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