Al Dawsari’s early goal spurs Al Hilal to record fourth Asian title

Riyadh, November 23 / BNA / Nasser Al-Dosari scored the fastest goal ever in the AFC Champions League final, today, Tuesday, as Al Hilal won its fourth continental title, with a 2-0 victory over the South Korean Pohang Steelers in Riyadh.

Al-Dosari reached 25 meters into the top corner of Lee Jun’s 16-second goal on the clock to break 16-year-old Muhammed Kallon’s record and put the Saudis on track for a fourth title after successes in 1991, 2000 and 2019, Reuters. reports.

Pohang, who was also looking for a fourth Asian title after the club claimed victories in 1997, 1998 and 2009, hit the woodwork through Sin Jin Ho in the 12th minute but failed in front of a crowd of 50,000 spectators at King Fahd International Stadium. Stadium.

Former Porto striker Moussa Mariga added the second goal for Al Hilal after 18 minutes of the second half when he distracted Jeon Min Gwang to reach Bafetimbi Gomez’s ball and score through Lee and into the far corner.

Al Hilal took home the first prize of $4 million for the title and will now represent Asia at the FIFA Club World Cup when it takes place in the United Arab Emirates in January.

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