Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League delivered a stunning performance against Iran's Persepolis from the Persian Gulf Pro League, winning 4-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite game at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. This victory marks their fifth win in the tournament, keeping them undefeated in Group B. 🌟
Al Hilal kicked off the scoring early in the 10th minute when Malcom made a swift move from the right wing, dribbling past the Persepolis defense and slotting the ball into the bottom corner past goalkeeper Alexis Guendouz. 🚀
The momentum continued as Joao Cancelo doubled the lead 15 minutes later with a powerful right-foot drive into the bottom corner after quick passing sequences. 💪
In the 38th minute, Malcom assisted captain Salem Al-Dawsari, who deftly took the ball past Guendouz and scored from a tight angle, boosting Al Hilal's tally to three goals. ⚽️
Al Hilal didn't stop there. During stoppage time, Cancelo set up Al-Dawsari for his second goal of the match, smashing a first-time shot into the top corner to extend the lead to 4-0 before halftime. 🏆
Persepolis managed to score a consolation penalty in the 90th minute after Ali Albulayhi was penalized for a foul in the box, with Giorgi Gvelesiani successfully converting the spot kick. 🎯
With this win, Al Hilal tops Group B with an impressive 16 points from five wins and one draw, showcasing their dominance in the AFC Champions League Elite. 💥
