Ahal edges Al Ansar SC 2‑1 at home
ABADAN, Iran (Interstat) — Ahal beat visiting Al Ansar SC 2-1 Friday at Ahal Stadium, using a second-half surge to secure the result in the global football game. Yakupmuhammet Govshudov scored in the 77th minute for Ahal after Majed Osman had put Al Ansar SC ahead in the 63rd. Begenc Mamiyew also scored in a 61-minute appearance. Mahdi Zein provided an assist in 44 minutes for Al Ansar SC, while Suleyman Mirzoyev recorded an assist in 17 minutes for Ahal. Houssam Eddine H received a yellow card in stoppage time for Al Ansar SC. The result moved Al Ansar SC to 2 wins and 1 loss in the competition and 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw across all competitions. Ahal is now 1 win, 1 loss and 1 draw in the competition and 1 win, 1 loss and 1 draw across all competitions.