Al Wahda's late surge seals Elite Asian knockout berth with a 3-1 win over Al Sadd
Al Wahda turned the game around to beat Al Sadd 3-1 in Abu Dhabi and secure a spot in the AFC Elite Champions League knockout rounds. Claudio gave Al Sadd the lead with a late first-half penalty, but Wahda struck back through Dušan Tadich twice and Kai Kanido. The Emirati side temporarily topped the West Zone with 13 points from five matches, setting up a tense finish as the group phase continues. This victory keeps Wahda in control of their destiny for the knockout stage.