In Tehran, Esteghlal Delivers a Wrenching Blow to Al-Wehdat as a Moroccan Star Steals the Spotlight
Esteghlal clinched a 2-0 victory over Al-Wehdat in Tehran, boosting their AFC Champions League 2 campaign while extending the Jordanian side’s winless run. The hosts imposed early pressure, with Munir El Haddadi scoring and assisting again to double the lead before halftime. Al-Wehdat fought to resist, but red cards for a defender and an opponent in the second half sealed the result. The loss leaves Al-Wehdat at the bottom of the group, while Esteghlal gain momentum and crucial points. The match highlighted tactical gaps for Al-Wehdat and offered a glimmer of hope for Esteghlal moving forward.