Esteghlal vs Al Sadd Highlights - September 14, 2026

Esteghlal beat Al Sadd 1-0 in AFC Champions League on September 14, 2026. The match was played at Basra International Stadium.

Jasir Asani (9'), Saeid Saharkhizan (47'), Esmaeil Gholizadeh (90'+5') scored for Esteghlal.

Esteghlal went into the game in position 13, on 0 points. They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Esteghlal arrived unbeaten in 3. At kick-off Al Sadd stood in position 11 with 0 points.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Jasir Asani found the net for Esteghlal (9'). Roberto Firmino shot wide for Al Sadd on 19 minutes.

Jasir Asani forced a save for Esteghlal on 26 minutes. Soon after, Boualem Khoukhi could not find the target for Al Sadd (27').

Claudinho sent an effort off target for Al Sadd (29'). Shortly afterwards, Hossein Goudarzi was booked for Esteghlal (33').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Roberto Firmino’s effort (35'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Ali Kooshki of Esteghlal on 38 minutes.

Amirmohammad Razzaghinia tested the goalkeeper for Esteghlal (42').

After the break, Jasir Asani picked out Saeid Saharkhizan, who scored for Esteghlal (47').

Paulo Otávio was booked for Al Sadd (61'). The referee cautioned Saleh Hardani of Esteghlal on 69 minutes.

Soon after, Mohamed Manai shot wide for Al Sadd on 72 minutes. Esmaeil Gholizadeh forced a save for Esteghlal on 87 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Agustín Soría’s effort (88').

Roberto Firmino could not find the target for Al Sadd (88'). Moments later, Jasir Asani tested the goalkeeper for Esteghlal (90').

Akram Afif sent an effort off target for Al Sadd (90'+1').

Mohammadhossein Eslami picked out Esmaeil Gholizadeh, who scored for Esteghlal (90'+5').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Akram Afif’s effort (90'+7'). Substitutions: Esteghlal 3, Al Sadd 4.

Al Sadd controlled 73.7% of possession. Esteghlal had 9 shots with 7 on target, while Al Sadd had 14 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Esteghlal 3, Al Sadd 4. Corners: Esteghlal 2, Al Sadd 5.

Al Sadd completed the most passes, 691 in total at 90.2% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.