Overview
- Salem Al-Dawsari headed in Joao Cancelo’s cross in the 9th minute, and Kaio Cesar struck on 66 to set up the win in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
- Ayoub Al-Ouwi scored in stoppage time for Al-Gharafa, but Al-Hilal closed out a fourth straight league-phase victory to reach 12 points.
- Al-Duhail posted their first competition win by beating Shabab Al-Ahli 4-1, with goals from Edmilson Junior, Benjamin Bourigeaud, Adil Boulbina and Luis Alberto.
- Al-Wahda rallied to defeat Nasaf 2-1 on an 89th-minute header by Caio Canedo, extending the UAE side’s unbeaten run to 26 matches.
- Tractor FC climbed to third after a 1-0 victory over Al-Shorta sealed by Mehdi Torabi’s 26th-minute finish.