Riyadh, November 24 (BNA) The President of the Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa congratulated the Saudi Al Hilal team on winning the 2021 AFC Champions League after the West Asian team defeated the South Korean club Pohang Steelers 2-0. In an exciting final at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The 2019 AFC Champions League winner, along with two Asian Club Championship victories in 1991 and 2000, saw the Saudi giants, who also finished second on four occasions, take their place as the most capped team in the tournament. Tournament history with four continental club titles.
The AFC President said: “On behalf of the Asian football family, I would like to convey my heartfelt congratulations to Al Hilal Saudi Club for creating history with their impressive victory in the final match and for their persistence and perseverance throughout the tournament.”
Al Hilal Saudi Club has a proven track record in the AFC Champions League, and this latest achievement is a testament to all, from generations past and present, who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to continue its proud tradition, which will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration to Asia’s players, teams and clubs.”
Sheikh Salman was also resolute in his praise of all participating clubs and host member associations for their commitment to the safe completion of the 2021 AFC Champions League, which culminated in the attendance of 50,171 passionate fans at King Fahd International Stadium after the end of the AFC. Full attendance of spectators has been pre-approved, in line with strict health and safety protocols.
The AFC, along with its member associations and clubs, have been steadfast in our commitment to show the world that Asian football was ready to return in 2021 and that the spectacular scenes in the final once again epitomized the unity and solidarity so admired. Asian football family,” he said.
“None of this would have been possible without the impeccable feeling of partnership between the AFC and all our participating clubs as well as the warm hospitality and safe environment provided by the many host member associations.”
“We must also pay tribute to our passionate fans in Asia who continue to participate in record numbers year after year, and of course, to our medical professionals as well as match officials, media, commercial partners, broadcast partners and all our stakeholders for their outstanding performance, teamwork and belief in the AFC’s ambitions to stage world championships. level for our member associations.
Salem Al-Dosari from Saudi Al-Hilal Football Club was named the best player in the 2021 AFC Champions League after a great season that also saw his club win the Fair Play Award, while Al-Duhail player Michael Olunga was crowned the tournament’s top scorer, achieving the best nine goals in the tournament.
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