Al Ahli Wins Asian Champions League Elite
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli defeated Japan's Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final to win the inaugural Asian Champions League Elite on Saturday.
The star-studded Jeddah team, playing at home in front of 60,000 fans at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, deserved what was a comfortable victory and completed an unbeaten tournament.
First-half goals from Galeno and Franck Kessie put the two-time beaten finalist in control against the five-time Japanese champion.
The tournament quarterfinals, semifinals and final were staged in Jeddah and Al-Ahli rode a wave of support.
Esteghlal and Persepolis featured Iran in the inaugural edition.
