AFC Champions League

The second half of AFC Champions League group-stage play commenced on Monday with four games.

GROUP B:

At Doha, Qatar:

Nam Tae-hee (35') and Almoez Ali (43') each scored once as Lekhwiya defeated visiting Esteghlal Khuzestan 2-1.

At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:

Al-Fateh gained a 0-0 road stalemate with Al-Jazira, which knocked the hosts out of the tournament.

Group B Standings:

1.    Lekhwiya SC (GP: 4; GD: +4; PTS: 8)
2.    Esteghlal Khuzestan (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS: 7)
3.    Al-Fateh (GP: 4; GD: +1; PTS:5)
4. z-Al-Jazira (GP: 4; GD: -6; PTS: 1)

z-Eliminated from tournament



GROUP D:

At Tehran, Iran:

Persepolis and visiting Al-Rayyan battled to a 0-0 deadlock.

At Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

Carlos Eduardo's successfully-converted penalty kick in the 24th minute produced the game's only goal as Al-Hilal defeated visiting Al-Wahda 1-0.

Group D Standings:

1. Al-Hilal (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 8)
2. Al-Rayyan (GP: 4; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. Persepolis (GP: 4; GD: -1; PTS: 5)
4. Al-Wahda (GP: 4; GD: -3; PTS: 1)