Kuwait’s Al-Qadsia edge Al-Riffa in AFC Cup

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Al Hilal win to begin ACL title defense

Al-Qadsia Vs Al-Riffa – AFC Cup

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 11, (Agencies): Kuwaiti outfit Al-Qadsia edged a 2-1 triumph over Bahrain’s Al-Riffa in the AFC Cup, Asia’s second tier club competition.

Kuwait internationals, Sultan Al-Enezi and Saif Al-Hashan, both scored for the away side in the 25th and 74th minutes respectively at Bahrain National Stadium.

The hosts attempted a comeback nine minutes before the end of the match through Mohammad Jasim but were left empty-handed in the two sides’ initial Group C encounter.

The result sees the Kuwaiti side move three points to the top of the group with Omani side Dhofar, who earlier beat Jordan’s Al-Jazeera, trailing on goal difference.

Earlier, Kuwait SC defeated Lebanon’s Al-Ansar FC 1-0 in the Asian Football Confederation Cup AFC 2020.

Kuwait’s Abdullah Al-Buraiki scored the winning goal in the 17th minute, in the match that was held at the Kuwait Club stadium, giving his team the first three points in the tournament.

Besides Kuwait SC and Al-Ansar, Group B includes Jordan’s Al-Faisali and Syria’s Al-Wathba.

Meanwhile, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia began its defense of the Asian Champions League title by defeating newcomer Shahr Khodro of Iran 2-0 on Tuesday.

Peru international Andre Carrillo and the top scorer from the 2019 tournament, Bafetimbi Gomis, scored for Al Hilal.

Coach Razvan Lucescu warned his side was in for a hard time with a target on its back as the titleholder.

The Melbourne Victory kicked off the eastern zone of the league by beating Chiangrai United of Thailand 1-0.

 A first-half penalty converted by captain Ola Toivonen – the Swede was fouled in the area by Tanasak Srisai – was all Melbourne needed against the tournament debutant. A plucky Chiangrai was reduced to 10 late when Thirayu Banhan was sent off.

With the scheduled game between Beijing Guoan and FC Seoul postponed – all games involving the four Chinese teams have been postponed to April and May because of the coronavirus – the win put Melbourne to the top of Group E.

Ulsan Hyundai from South Korea came back to draw with visiting FC Tokyo 1-1 after a scoreless first half. Brazilian striker Diego opened the scoring for the J-League runner-up just after the hour, and with eight minutes remaining, an own goal from Adailton gave Ulsan, the 2012 champions, a point.

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