The hosts quickly opened the score. In the 6th minute, Otabek Zhurakuziev scored. However, this was the end of Pakhtakor’s attacks.
In the second half, the guests equalized: Sufyan Rahimi scored for Al-Ain in the 49th minute. At the 52nd minute, the team from the UAE remained in the minority – Yahya Nader was sent off for rough play.
“Pakhtakor” could not take advantage of numerous advantages. Moreover, Maksym Shatskyi’s wards could miss another goal.
Uzbek “Pakhtakor” is trained by the legendary ex-player of Kyiv “Dynamo” Maksym Shatskikh, who played 214 matches and scored 97 goals in 10 seasons in the Ukrainian club.
“Al-Ain” also has a Ukrainian trace in its history. From 2021 to 2023, the team was headed by Sergey Rebrov, the current head coach of the Ukrainian national team. In addition, Ukrainian linebacker Andrey Yarmolenko played for the club for one season.
Asian Champions League. 6th round. December 3
Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan) – Al-Ain (UAE) – 1:1
Goals: Zhurakuziev, 6 – Rahimi, 49
Removal: Nader, 55
Source: sport.ua