Defender Saleh Al Saqri handed Al Ittihad the advantage in their AFC Champions League quarter-final against Uzbekistan‘s Pakhtakor after the Saudi Arabia champions secured a 1-1 draw
Buoyant Bunyodkor coach Luiz Felipe Scolari refused to get too carried away despite Server Djeparov‘s late double handing the Uzbekistan champions a 3-1 advantage over Korea Republic‘s Pohang Steelers
Uzbekistan champions a 3-1 win in Wednesday‘s thrilling AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg against Korea Republic‘s Pohang Steelers at JAR Stadium.
Al Ittihad coach Gabriel Calderon has backed the Saudi Arabia champions to hit the ground running in Thursday‘s AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg against Pakhtakor after allaying fears a month-long hiatus will leave his side unprepared for their trip to Uzbekistan.
A 1-0 loss at the hands of Almalyk compounded Pakhtakor’s woes in the Uzbekistan League as Bunyodkor increased their lead to 15 points after 18 rounds on Saturday.
Bunyodkor emerged triumphant in the battle of AFC Champions League quarter-finalists when they overcame Pakhtakor 2-1 to increase their lead to nine points in the Uzbekistan League.
The 60-year-old, who signed an 18-month deal with Uzbekistan League leaders and AFC Champions League quarter-finalists, will also coordinate the management of national youth football academy.
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