Kenyan player Michael Olunga scored a brace as Qatar Stars League leaders Al-Duhail beat Saudi Al-Shabab 2-1 and qualified for the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League today, Thursday.
And after a debate in the attacks between the two teams that witnessed some missed opportunities, Olonga put Al Duhail ahead with a header in the 77th minute.
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# Al-Duhail leads 1-0 over # Saudi youth in the 77th minute with Michael Olonga's header .. Quarter-finals # AFC_Champions_League# Al-Kass_Channels pic.twitter.com/T8ax3G6Svr
– Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) February 23, 2023
With great skill, Olonga doubled the lead in the 85th minute with a shot from close range.
# Al-Duhail advanced 2-0 over the Saudi youth in the 85th minute via Olonga .. Quarter-finals # Asian_Champions_League# Al-Kass_Channels pic.twitter.com/V3RnawCskf
– Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) February 23, 2023
Saeed Al-Rubaie narrowed the gap for Al-Shabab with a goal scored in stoppage time.
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Saudi youth reduce the difference 1-2 Al-Duhail via Saeed Al-Rubaie in the 93rd minute quarter-final # AFC Champions League pic.twitter.com/703M6q3FwH
– Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) February 23, 2023
Al-Duhail will meet in the semi-finals with the winner of the Saudi Al-Hilal match, the defending champion, and Foolad Khuzestan, Iran, which will be held later today.
The semi-finals will be held on Sunday, with the winner advancing to face Urawa Red Diamonds Japan in the two-legged final on April 29 and May 6.
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Celebrating the stars # Al-Duhail by qualifying for the semi-finals # AFC Champions League after winning 2-1 over # Saudi youth in the quarter-finals pic.twitter.com/zU0gsQxvg9
– Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) February 23, 2023
Because of the World Cup held in Qatar at the end of last year, the knockout round matches for the western section in Asia were postponed after the end of the eastern side competitions last August.
Salah Zakaria, the goalkeeper of Al-Duhail club, blocked the opportunity of a sure goal for the Saudi youth .. Quarter-finals # Asian_Champions_League pic.twitter.com/SeGpzqTNsy
– Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) February 23, 2023
The Confederation decided to hold the rounds of 16, eight and semi-finals in Qatar.
Kim Seung-gyu, goalkeeper # Saudi youth prevents Olonga from scoring a goal for Al-Duhail club .. quarter-final # AFC Champions League pic.twitter.com/fLCwFoKFA2
– Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) February 23, 2023