
AFC Champions League Elite
Relive the moments that excitement peaked and pick your favourite!
Edmilson Junior - Al Duhail SC (v Shabab Al Ahli)
An early screamer that set the tone for a blockbuster between Qatari giants and UAE titans. Before the seats were even warm, a brilliant through ball from Luis Alberto released the Brazilian, who beat his marker with the first touch, created space with the second, then lashed an unstoppable strike past the keeper.
An early screamer that set the tone for a blockbuster between Qatari giants and UAE titans. Before the seats were even warm, a brilliant through ball from Luis Alberto released the Brazilian, who beat his marker with the first touch, created space with the second, then lashed an unstoppable strike past the keeper.
Sardorbek Bakhromov - PFC Nasaf (v Al Wahda SC)
The 20-year-old can't stop scoring bangers. Arriving from the right, the left-sider shaped his body, sold the defender with a feint onto his right and curled a picture-perfect effort from downtown into the far corner - another star-is-born moment for PFC Nasaf.
The 20-year-old can't stop scoring bangers. Arriving from the right, the left-sider shaped his body, sold the defender with a feint onto his right and curled a picture-perfect effort from downtown into the far corner - another star-is-born moment for PFC Nasaf.
Mahdi Torabi - Tractor FC (v Al Shorta)
If you've had your fill of long-range thunderbolts, here's the perfect palate cleanser. A slick one-touch pattern between Tibor Halilovic and Mario Strkalj slid the Iranian through, and he stayed ice-cold to poke past Ahmed Basil for the opener—a team goal at its finest that helped Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor move onto eight points.
If you've had your fill of long-range thunderbolts, here's the perfect palate cleanser. A slick one-touch pattern between Tibor Halilovic and Mario Strkalj slid the Iranian through, and he stayed ice-cold to poke past Ahmed Basil for the opener—a team goal at its finest that helped Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor move onto eight points.
Kaio Cesar - Al Hilal SFC (v Al Gharafa SC)
From just outside the box, the youngster unleashed a rising drive with too much power to handle, doubling the lead for Simone Inzaghi's side. The Saudi Pro League outfit remain perfect on 12 points, top of the West Zone standings and very much in the hunt for a fifth Asian crown.
From just outside the box, the youngster unleashed a rising drive with too much power to handle, doubling the lead for Simone Inzaghi's side. The Saudi Pro League outfit remain perfect on 12 points, top of the West Zone standings and very much in the hunt for a fifth Asian crown.
Riyad Mahrez - Al Ahli Saudi FC (v Al Sadd SC)
Pure class from one of the reigning champions' most reliable match-winners. In the 34th minute, a clever build-up ended with Enzo Millot teeing up the Algerian, who arrowed a low finish beyond Meshaal Barsham - calm, clinical, decisive.
Pure class from one of the reigning champions' most reliable match-winners. In the 34th minute, a clever build-up ended with Enzo Millot teeing up the Algerian, who arrowed a low finish beyond Meshaal Barsham - calm, clinical, decisive.
Henry Mochizuki - FC Machida Zelvia (v Melbourne City FC)
A flying break down the left from Yuki Soma opened the door, and the 22-year-old arrived on cue to guide a first-time finish from six yards. The touch was immaculate, even if the point slipped late on.
A flying break down the left from Yuki Soma opened the door, and the 22-year-old arrived on cue to guide a first-time finish from six yards. The touch was immaculate, even if the point slipped late on.
Jean Patric - Vissel Kobe (v Ulsan HD)
Two minutes shy of the hour, the breakthrough came, fully deserved for a tireless forward. Yuya Osako fed Yuya Kuwasaki on the right, the pass into the area found Jean Patric with his back to goal, and one roll later, he whipped a bouncing strike just beyond the keeper's reach.
Two minutes shy of the hour, the breakthrough came, fully deserved for a tireless forward. Yuya Osako fed Yuya Kuwasaki on the right, the pass into the area found Jean Patric with his back to goal, and one roll later, he whipped a bouncing strike just beyond the keeper's reach.
Oscar Arribas - Johor Darul Ta'zim (v Shanghai Shenhua FC)
Afiq Fazail's delivery from the left dropped onto the edge of the box; one chest control to set, then a thumping left-footer that flew past Bao Yaxiong. A winger's technique with a striker's venom - no saving that.
Afiq Fazail's delivery from the left dropped onto the edge of the box; one chest control to set, then a thumping left-footer that flew past Bao Yaxiong. A winger's technique with a striker's venom - no saving that.
Supachai Chaided - Buriram United (v Shanghai Port FC)
A gorgeous one-two carved the defence. Robert Zulj took possession 25 yards out and slipped the return into space; the Thai international won the race and deftly lifted over the onrushing Yan Junling - timing, touch and composure for the opener.
A gorgeous one-two carved the defence. Robert Zulj took possession 25 yards out and slipped the return into space; the Thai international won the race and deftly lifted over the onrushing Yan Junling - timing, touch and composure for the opener.
Mutsuki Kato - Sanfrecce Hiroshima (v Gangwon FC)
Alert to a loose back-pass, the Japanese forward rounded the keeper, saw two efforts repelled, and still kept the poise to tuck in the second rebound. Persistence rewarded - and ultimately the match-winner.
Alert to a loose back-pass, the Japanese forward rounded the keeper, saw two efforts repelled, and still kept the poise to tuck in the second rebound. Persistence rewarded - and ultimately the match-winner.
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Poll ends at 17:00 (UTC+8) on November 14
