Al-Hilal Stumble in Uzbekistan, Al-Ahli Shine in AFC Champions League Last-16 Clashes
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…