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Al Ahli qualify to quarterfinals as group leaders

 

Dubai-based Al Ahli defeated Al Arabi of Kuwait by a solitary goal in their Gulf Clubs Championship encounter played this evening at Rashid Stadium in Dubai to raise their tally to six points, a balance that puts them on top of group D. Al

Ahli will benefit of their group's leadership to play their quarterfinal match at home. The losers have also qualified to the next stage despite of losing twice in their home and away matches to Al Ahli who came earlier from Kuwait with three valuable points following their 2-1 victory over hosts Al Arabi.  Brazilian player Andre Luciano Pinga scored the all-important goal of the match one minute after the break off a perfect header capitalizing off Mohammad Ali's cross ball inside the six yard area.