AFC Champions League Semi-Final: Tehran Independent’s Keeper Own Goal, Al Sadd Leads with Injured Players

Key EventsIn the 13th minute, Tehran Independent crossed from the left flank, Blanco headed the ball close-range, which was brilliantly saved by Al Sadd goalkeeper Barsham to the corner, this was the most threatening shot of both teams after the start of the game.In the 40th minute, Tehran Independent passed straight from the backfield, Rezaeiyan took the ball into the penalty area and shot at a small angle, which was blocked, then Afif took the corner kick, Hosseini came out and hit the ball into his own net with one fist, giving an own goal, allowing Al Sadd to break the deadlock, 1-0. Match Report

On October 1st, in the second round of the AFC Champions League West Asia Zone, the Qatari team Al Sadd faced the Iranian team Tehran Independent at home.

Al Sadd failed to get off to a good start in the first round, while Tehran Independent defeated a Qatari team in the first round and currently leads the West Asia Zone with a goal difference advantage. The two teams have met five times in the AFC Champions League (formerly known as the AFC Champions League), with Al Sadd remaining unbeaten with one win and four draws in regular time. Tehran Independent played two away games against Al Sadd, both ending in a 2-2 draw.

In the 4th minute, Afif delivered a corner kick from the right side to the front of the goal, Huch contested for the header but headed it high.In the 5th minute, Tehran Independent crossed from the right flank, Rezaeiyan at the far post headed the ball but also missed the target.In the 12th minute, Al Sadd passed straight in front of the penalty area, Musica’s shot against goalkeeper Hosseini was saved, though there was a suspicion of offside.In the 23rd minute, Atar was injured without any challenge, coupled with Miguel’s injury earlier, Al Sadd lost two key players in less than half an hour.In the 31st minute, Tehran Independent executed a tactical free-kick, Rezaeiyan received a pass from his teammate and shot directly, but missed the target.In the 34th minute, Musica again received the ball in an offside position and formed a one-on-one situation, but his final shot hit the post with an open goal.At halftime, Al Sadd led 1-0. Player List

Al Sadd starting lineup: 22-Barsham; 29-Sais; 16-Huch; 6-Otavio; 2-Miguel; 18-Gilherme; 88-Urives; 84-Afif; 77-Atar; 4-Kamara; 19-Musica; Substitutes: 1-Al Sheeb; 31-Balid; 5-Salman; 37-Ahhamaweide; 8-Asadara; 7-Bayati; 14-Mashar; 13-Yazidi; 10-Al-Haidos; 17-Gonzalez; 9-Abdulrisag; 21-Joavani;

Tehran Independent starting lineup: 1-Hosseini; 10-Rezaeiyan; 33-Jalali; 6-Salimi; 3-Farah; 22-Endong; 88-Rezawand; 4-Cheshmi; 7-Mohammadi; 19-Blanco; 77-Masharipov; Substitutes: 50-Nikopour; 12-Kalhdabadi; 2-Moradman; 18-ZakiPour; 55-Silva; 21-Kakuta; 14-Niknafas; 80-Islami; 66-Sadavi; 70-BalaminiNjad; 23-Ramezani; 20-Kushki;