Highlights: Esteghlal 1-0 Al Shamal | AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27
Jasir Asani scored in minute 90+1 to give Esteghlal a 1-0 home win over Al Shamal in the AFC Champions League Elite, a match in which Youssouf Sabaly was sent off.
Esteghlal beat Al Shamal 1-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026-27 season. The only goal came in stoppage time. The match kicked off at 16:00 on 3 November 2026, with Esteghlal as the home team and Al Shamal as the away team.
How the match unfolded
The teams went in level at 0-0 at half-time. Jasir Asani scored for Esteghlal in minute 90+1, with the assist from Mohammadhossein Eslami. It was the only goal of the match and the winner.
Cards
Youssouf Sabaly of Al Shamal was sent off in the 90th minute. It was the only red card of the match. Al Shamal also received 4 yellow cards, while Esteghlal were not shown a yellow card.
Match statistics
Al Shamal had more of the ball, with 56% possession against 44% for Esteghlal. Both teams had 12 shots. Esteghlal put 6 of their attempts on target, while Al Shamal managed 3.
Al Shamal won 5 corners to 2 for Esteghlal. The dangerous attacks count was 42 for Esteghlal and 43 for Al Shamal.
Next matches
Both teams play again on 23 November 2026. Esteghlal face Al Ain, and Al Shamal take on Al-Ahli.
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