Al-Ahli Saudi delivered a commanding performance in Baghdad, defeating Al-Shawta to secure their place in the AFC Champions League round of 16. The defending champions scored five goals, ending Al-Shawta's continental campaign.
Breakdown
- Al-Ahli Saudi needed just a point to reach the ACL round of 16
- Ibnez scored first for Al-Ahli in the 30th minute 14s
- Ivan Tonay doubled the lead early in the second half 20s
- Al-Ahli scored three more goals in the final 20 minutes 32s
- Victory secures Al-Ahli's knockout spot and ends Al-Shawta's campaign 54s