Al Wahda delivered a stunning comeback victory against Al Duhail in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 clash in Abu Dhabi. After going a goal down, Al Wahda rallied to secure a 3-1 win, maintaining their unbeaten run in the competition.
Kryzsztof Piatek put Al Duhail ahead in the 20th minute, but Al Wahda responded strongly. Omar Khribin equalised from the penalty spot 15 minutes later after Jean-Charles Castelletto's foul. Brahima Diarra then put Al Wahda in the lead just before halftime, and Ala Zouhir sealed the victory with a spectacular goal in the 67th minute.
Al Wahda started the game brightly, creating several early chances. Dusan Tadic missed a close-range effort in the 12th minute, and Caio Canedo blasted a shot over the bar shortly after. However, it was Al Duhail who took the lead against the run of play when Sultan Al Brake's pass found Adil Boulbina, who set up Piatek for the opening goal.
The penalty awarded to Al Wahda proved to be a turning point in the match. Khribin confidently converted the spot-kick, levelling the scores and igniting Al Wahda's comeback. With this win, Al Wahda now have seven points from their first three games, while Al Duhail are still searching for their first victory.
Key Moments of the Match:
- 20th minute: Kryzsztof Piatek scores for Al Duhail.
- 35th minute: Omar Khribin equalises for Al Wahda from the penalty spot.
- 45+2 minute: Brahima Diarra puts Al Wahda ahead.
- 67th minute: Ala Zouhir scores a spectacular goal for Al Wahda.
What's Next?
Al Wahda will look to continue their winning momentum in their next AFC Champions League Elite fixture. Al Duhail, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back and secure their first win of the campaign.