In the sixth round match of the ACL-2, "Al Ahli" secured a confident 2-0 victory against "Andijon" on their home ground. Both goals for the home team were scored by Michel Vlap.
From the very first minutes of the match, "Al Ahli" controlled the ball and set a high pace. "Andijon" tried to respond with counterattacks but maintained a cautious strategy.
In the 26th minute, the home team's pressure paid off. After a set-piece situation, Michel Vlap struck accurately to open the scoring.
"Andijon" attempted to become more active, but the home team remained solid in defense. Before the break, "Al Ahli" managed to create several dangerous opportunities.
Shots by Draksler and Ekspozito came close to finding the net. As for "Andijon," their attacks were rare, but goalkeeper Eldor Adhamov made reliable saves to protect his goal.
In the second half, the visitors made substitutions to change the rhythm of the game, but the initiative remained with the home team. In the 65th minute, Vlap stepped into the spotlight once again.
After a pass from Julian Draksler, the midfielder coolly capitalized on the situation, bringing the score to 2-0. In the remaining minutes, "Al Ahli" maintained control of the game and denied their opponent any opportunity to reduce the deficit.
ACL-2. Group V. Round 6. December 24
Al Ahli (Qatar) — Andijon (Uzbekistan) 2:0
Goals: Vlap (26, 65).
Al Ahli — Badredlin (Nayim, 80), Jassim, Tihi, Mitrovich (Dumbuya, 30), Amraui, Ekspozito, Diallo, Fettuhi, Draksler (An Nasr, 74), Vlap, Yansane.
Andijon — Eldor Adhamov, Sunnatulloh Hamidjonov (Oleg Zoteev, 72), Shahzod Azmiddinov, Ismoil Akinade, Sardor Azimov (Abbos Abdug‘afforov, 72), Abdurahmon Komilov, Damir Temirov, Usmonali Ismonaliyev, Muhammadkarim Toirov (Doniyor Abdumannopov, 46), Kristian Novak, Bektemir Abdumannonov (Muhammadali Usmonov, 66).
Warnings: Diallo (84), Vlap (89).
This tournament ended unsuccessfully for "Andijon." The team could not secure a single victory or score any goals during the group stage.
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