Al Sadd SC of Qatar bid farewell to the AFC Champions League elite competition in the quarter-finals after losing to their guest, Vissel Kobe of Japan, in a penalty shootout in the match held this evening.

The match witnessed a fierce struggle between the two sides throughout the regular and extra time, with both teams exchanging control and attacks without either managing to secure the win. The time ended in a 3-3 draw, amidst intense defensive caution and outstanding performances from the goalkeepers.

With the resort to penalty kicks, luck favored the Japanese team, whose players showed great composure in execution, ending Qatar's dream of reclaiming the continental title at the quarter-final stage.

With this result, Vissel Kobe secures its place in the semi-finals, while "Al-Za'eem" exits the tournament with heads held high after delivering strong performances in the current edition, especially by eliminating the top contender, Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia.