AFC Champions League Elite: Al-Ittihad Saudi Loses 2-0 to Al-Ahli Dubai

Riyadh, October 13 (KUNA) -- Al-Ittihad Saudi FC suffered a 2-1 defeat to their guests, Al-Ahli Dubai FC, on Tuesday in a match played at the Inma Stadium in Jeddah, as part of the second round of the league stage of the Elite AFC Champions League. Al-Ahli Dubai took the lead through Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun in the seventh minute, before the same player added a second goal in the 16th minute. Colombian Richard Ríos reduced the deficit for Al-Ittihad in the 66th minute. With this result, Al-Ahli Dubai’s tally rose to six points, placing them fourth in the Elite AFC Champions League standings, while Al-Ittihad Saudi FC remained on one point, sitting in 11th place. (End) A.S. / R.J.