Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia and Urawa Reds of Japan drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Asian Champions League final on Saturday.
Both goals at King Fahd International Stadium came in the first half.
Rafael Silva gave Urawa the early lead and an away goal, while Omar Khribin equalized with his 10th of the tournament.
Urawa, the one-time champion a decade ago, was on the board after just eight minutes through Silva’s low shot from inside the area.
The Saudi side responded with pressure on Urawa goalkeeper Shusaka Nishikawa, who had to make several saves, especially from Khribin.
The Syrian striker, in the running for the Asian Football Confederation player of the year award, made amends eight minutes before the break, shooting past Nishikawa from close range.
The second leg is next Saturday at Urawa’s Saitama Stadium.
GMT 09:26 2017 Sunday ,26 November
Silva strike secures Asian Champions League win for UrawaGMT 20:25 2017 Saturday ,09 September
Saudi Arabia reaches World CupGMT 08:39 2017 Friday ,24 March
Iraq equaliser dents Australia World Cup hopesGMT 12:24 2017 Thursday ,23 February
Al Ain’s Zoran Mamic stresses importance of ‘good start’ in Asian Champions League with Zobahan up firstGMT 19:56 2016 Wednesday ,12 October
KSA beats UAE 3-1 in World Cup qualifier, moves to top of Group BMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2023 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2023 ©