Football beyond mainstream
In a thrilling display of football prowess, Saudi Arabian powerhouses Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli have both advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite, securing their places with impressive victories on Tuesday. The two teams showcased their dominance in the second leg of the round of 16, overcoming their respective opponents to continue their…
Al-Hilal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Pakhtakor in Tashkent on Tuesday in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite round-of-16 tie. A first-half goal by Brazilian forward Flamarion gave the Uzbek side the advantage heading into next week’s return leg. Despite dominating their group stage, Al-Hilal struggled in freezing conditions, failing to match…
