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ACL: Qatar's Al-Duhail defeats Iran's Persepolis 1-0 in quarterfinals

Al-Duhail SC's players celebrate their victory against Persepolis FC during their AFC Champions League football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on August 28, 2018. (AFP)

Iran’s Persepolis have suffered a 1-0 loss against Al-Duhail of Qatar in their first leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals in Doha.

The Qatari side were aiming to add to their 8-match winning streak in the tournament when they took on Persepolis on Tuesday.

Al-Duhail got on the score sheet when Almoez Ali headed home a cross from Edmilson Junior just 15 minutes into the match.

Al-Duhail SC's Qatari forward Almoez Ali heads a goal against Persepolis FC's Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand during the AFC Champions League football match between Qatar's Al-Duhail SC and Iran's Persepolis FC at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on August 28, 2018. (AFP)

There were a few chances in the 2nd half, but both sides could not change the result. With the 1-nil win, Al-Duhail bring a slim lead into the return leg, which takes places on the 17th of September. 


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