Al-Ittihad and Bactakhor reach AFC group stage
The Saudi team Al-Ittihad and Uzbek team Pakhtakor have qualified for the group stage of the 2026-2027 Asian Champions League. Al-Ittihad secured their spot by defeating Al Jazira of the UAE 4-1, while Pakhtakor overwhelmed their Jordanian visitors Al-Hussein Irbid 3-0. The Union relied on counterattacks led by coach Jens Visning, with Stefan Pjergoin scoring two early goals, followed by goals from Hossam Aouar and Malik Al-Sahafi. Meanwhile, Al-Hussein Irbid suffered a heavy loss, which sent them packing from the tournament. The hosts delivered a dramatic victory, shining with 2 goals from Dostonbek Khamdamov and one from Bashar Rasan.
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