Doha, Sept 23 (AFP/APP): Iran’s Esteghlal booked their last-16 spot in the Asian Champions league with a 3-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli on Wednesday. The convincing win saw Esteghlal finish second ahead of Iraq’s Al Shorta on goal difference in Group A after both teams were level on five points. Al Ahli had qualified for the knockouts earlier and ended up Group A winners with six points despite their defeat on Wednesday. Teams in the group played only four matches each instead of the usual six after the UAE’s Al Wahda were considered withdrawn from the tournament following … Continue reading Esteghlal thrash Al Ahli to reach last 16