AFC Champions League

AFC Champions League group-stage play resumed with four games on Monday.


GROUP A:


At Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:


Al-Jazira battled to a 0-0 home deadlock with Tractor Sazi.


At Al Rayyan, Qatar:


Rubert Quijada's equalizer in the first minute of second-half stoppage time enabled Al-Gharafa to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Al-Ahli.


Ageel Balghaith scored for the Saudi club in the 62nd minute.


Group A Standings:


1. Al-Ahli (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
2. Al-Jazira (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Al-Gharafa (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 4)
4. Tractor Sazi (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)


NOTE:  Al-Jazira defeated visiting Al-Gharafa 3-2 on February 12.






GROUP C:


At Qarshi, Uzbekitstan:


Azizjon Ganiev's successfully-executed penalty kick provided all the scoring in Nasaf Qarshi's 1-0 home win over Al-Sadd.


At Tehran, Iran:


Farshad Ahmadzadeh (36') and Ali Alipour (PK-41') each scored once as Persepolis blanked visiting Al-Wasl 2-0.


Group C Standings:


1. Persepolis (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 6)
2. Al-Sadd (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Nasaf Qarshi (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 6)
4. Al-Wasl (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 0)