In an electrifying AFC Champions League Elite clash, Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League showcased their dominance by defeating Iran's Persepolis 4-1 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. 🏆
The Saudi side kicked off the action early, with Malcom dribbling past the defense in the 10th minute and slotting the ball into the bottom corner, giving Al Hilal a 1-0 lead.
Just 15 minutes later, Joao Cancelo doubled the score with a powerful right-footed drive, pushing Al Hilal to 2-0.
The first half saw even more goals, with Salem Al-Dawsari scoring twice, thanks to Malcom's precise setups, bringing the score to 4-0 before halftime.
Persepolis managed to get a late penalty in the 90th minute, sending Giorgi Gvelesiani's shot into the net, making the final score 4-1. 🙌
With this win, Al Hilal tops Group B with an unbeaten record, racking up 16 points from five wins and one draw. 🔝
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Al Hilal walk over Persepolis 4-1 in AFC Champions League Elite
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