Al Ain beats Yokohoma F. Marinos in AFC Champions League final

The host trailed 2-1 from the away fixture but two goals from Soufiane Rahimi, a Kaku penalty and Kodjo Laba’s late double ensured a 6-3 aggregate victory for Al Ain.

Published : May 25, 2024 23:58 IST , United Arab Emirates - 1 MIN READ

Al Ain beats Yokohoma F Marinos in AFC Champions League final | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Hernan Crespo’s Al Ain steamrollered 10-man Yokohama F-Marinos 5-1 in the Asian Champions League final second leg to lift the trophy for the second time in their history on Saturday.

The host trailed 2-1 from the away fixture but two goals from Soufiane Rahimi, a Kaku penalty and Kodjo Laba’s late double ensured a 6-3 aggregate victory after Yokohama goalkeeper William Popp saw red just before half-time.

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