Al-Hilal Continues Winning Streak in Asian Champions League
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal defeated Qatar's Al-Gharafa 2-1 in the Asian Champions League Elite, maintaining their lead in the western league. Al-Hilal's victory places them at the top with 12 points, two ahead of UAE's Al-Wahda, who also secured a win. Additionally, Qatar's Al-Duhail triumphed over Shabab Al-Ahli.
 Al-Hilal secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Qatar's Al-Gharafa in Doha, solidifying their top spot in the western league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite. Salem Al-Dawsari led the charge with an early header, followed by Kaio Cesar's impressive long-range goal.
While Al-Hilal dominated, Al-Wahda of the UAE also emerged victorious with a last-minute goal against Uzbekistan's Nasaf. Edmilson Junior's stellar performance propelled Qatar's Al-Duhail to a significant 4-1 win over Shabab Al-Ahli, marking their first win in the competition.
In other matches, Iran's Tractor FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Iraq's Al-Shorta. These results highlight the competitive nature of the league stage as teams vie for spots in March's knockout rounds.
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