Al Ain solidified its top spot in Group 1 of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League, clinching a vibrant 4-2 victory over Turkmenistan's Ahal at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
Masterfully controlling the first half, Al Ain established a formidable 3-0 lead with goals seamlessly delivered by Erik Jorgens (4’), Soufiane Rahimi (32’), and Laba Kodjo (41’).
Defender KOUAME AUTONNE extended the advantage with a fourth goal in the 70th minute, while Ahal's consolatory replies were provided by Elman Tagayev (58’) and Dayanch Meredov (85’).
With this victory, Al Ain have gracefully hoisted its points tally to 6, casting a shadow on Al-Fayhaa and Ahal, both clinging to 3 points. PFK Pakhtakor languishes without points at the group's foot.
In earlier clashes, Al Ain had unsheathed its might with a 3-0 win over PFK Pakhtakor in Tashkent, while Ahal narrowly edged Al-Fayhaa 1-0 in Ashgabat.
The forthcoming third-round encounter on Tuesday, October 24th, pitches Al Ain against Al-Fayhaa in the familiar territory of "Dar Al Zain", while an energized face-off between PFK Pakhtakor FC and Ahal is anticipated in Tashkent.
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