Al-Ahli thrash Al-Wasl 3-1 in Dubai in AFC Champions League Elite

Al-Ahli have secured a 3-1 victory against their hosts Al-Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite match on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai, as part of the second round of the competition for the western region.

Brazilian defender Roger Ibanez opened the scoring for Al-Ahli in the 19th minute, converting a corner taken by Portuguese Francisco Trincão with a header into the net, giving his team the lead at the start of the match.

Just before the end of the first half, Pedro Malheiro managed to equalize for Al-Wasl in the 45th minute, with a powerful shot that concluded the first half of the match in a draw, despite Al-Ahli's attempts to maintain their advantage.

Al-Ahli regained their lead in the 57th minute, with Francisco Trincão scoring the second goal, before substitute Feras Al-Buraikan capped off the three-goal haul in the 91st minute, confirming the Saudi team's dominance and securing all three points despite the absence of Brazilian Wenderson Galeno due to fatigue.

Al-Ahli have increased their tally to four points after drawing 1-1 in the first round against Pakhtakor, while Al-Wasl remain without points following their second defeat, losing 2-1 to Al-Qadsia. They will need to make up for their setbacks in the six remaining rounds of the league.