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Highlights from AFC Champions League opener
The opening round of the 2026–2027 AFC Champions League brought many surprises and notable statistics. The Emirati Al Jazira team displayed bad luck, recording the highest number of offensive third entries (101) and hitting the post or crossbar multiple times—an unprecedented figure for any Emirati team in the tournament's history. Meanwhile, UAE player Adam Ghenzda Serin of Al Wehda stood out by creating eight scoring opportunities and providing two decisive passes, ranking among the most prominent players of the round. An Indonesian surprise was the victory of Persip Bandung over Seoul by a single goal, marking the team’s second consecutive win in the opening match at the continental level. Additionally, Australian team Adelaide United achieved a significant 3–0 victory over Tai Po, with six players contributing to the goals; this makes them one of the few Australian teams to accomplish such a feat in the opening match. On another note, Kuwaiti goalkeeper Saud Al Houshan made 12 saves— a record since 2017. Furthermore, Jordanian Faysali player Ahmed Arasan scored his first goal from a free kick since data collection began in 2017, marking a noteworthy achievement.
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