Shabab Al-Ahli beat Esteghlal Tehran 2-0 at Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite league phase. The result gave Shabab Al-Ahli a third straight win in the Asian tournament and moved them to 9 points.
Goals in the second half
Matheusão scored in the 69th minute after a precise pass from Sardar Azmoun. Juan Bezerra added the second in the 84th minute, with Azmoun also providing the assist.
First goal for Bezerra
It was Bezerra's first goal for Shabab Al-Ahli since he joined from Zamalek during the summer transfer window.
Western Zone position
Shabab Al-Ahli sit second in the Western Zone group, behind Al-Ain on goal difference alone.
Next fixture
Shabab Al-Ahli are due to travel to Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena Stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday in the fourth round of the league phase.