Al Duhail overcome spirited Iraqis in Asian Champions League
Issued on:
16/04/2021 - 03:55
Midfielder Edmilson (R) scored Al Duhail's second goal against Al Shorta - AFP
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Doha (AFP)
Qatar giants Al Duhail overcame spirited resistance from Iraq's Al Shorta and their own suspect finishing to clinch a 2-0 win in their opening Asian Champions League match on Thursday.
Hussam Kadhim's own goal gave Al Duhail the lead in the 36th minute before Brazilian Edmilson Junior 53rd-minute volley helped Sabri Lamouchi's side grab three points in Jeddah.
The seven-times Qatar league champions dominated the Group C match, although Al Shorta did well to thwart their forwards on most occasions.