AFC Champions League Two - Tomic proud as Al Khaldiya fight back to revive hopes

Abu Dhabi: Head coach Goran Tomic hailed Al Khaldiya SC’s response after they came from behind to defeat Al Wahda FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group A tie on Wednesday.

The victory lifted the Bahrain side to four points and ended Al Wahda’s winning run, with Tomic insisting his side deserved all three points.

#ACLTwo | Group A: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 1-2 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

“Overall, I believe we deserved to win; we were the better side from the very first minute,” said Tomic. “We played good football today and didn’t give Al Wahda any openings. Unfortunately, in the second half, the opposition scored from their very first chance.

“However, I ‘m proud that we managed to stage a comeback, scoring two goals to secure the win. I’m very proud of this team.”

Christian Benteke headed Al Wahda in front with the UAE side then conceding twice in five minutes, Gleison equalising in the 67th minute before Bouhra headed home the winner.

Al Wahda head coach Pericles Chamusca, however, took encouragement from his side’s improvement after the interval.

“It was a difficult match. They made better use of their chances in the first half, but we improved considerably after the break. We were more settled, created chances and made better use of the space they left us.”

Tomic proud as Al Khaldiya fight back to revive hopes

Group A: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 1-2 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Group A: Kuwait SC (KUW) 2-3 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Group B: Al Muharraq SC (BHR) 0-3 Al Jazira Club (UAE)

Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 3-1 Al Faisaly (JOR)

Group C: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) 2-0 Al Nahda (OMA)