Asani returns to "Avaz", scores a super goal with Esteghlal

2025-12-24 21:24:00, Sport CNA

Yasir Asani was the protagonist in Esteghlal's important 0-3 away win over Al Muharra. The match was valid for the sixth and final round of Group A in the second Asian Champions League, a decisive match for the fate of qualification to the next stage of the competition.

Before this match, the situation in the group was clear for the Iranian team. Esteghlal only needed a win to secure second place and advance, while any other result would leave them out.

The team managed to manage the match and get the three necessary points, closing the group with 8 points, one more than Al Muharra, who ranked behind them.

The goal that finally sealed the fate of the match came in the 87th minute and was scored by Jasir Asani. The Albanian national team striker scored after a precise shot from outside the area, scoring the third goal for Esteghlal and ending any discussion about the final result. This was Asani's second goal in this edition of the Asian Champions League 2.

His performance was also positively evaluated by individual statistics. According to the "SofaSkor" platform, Asani received a score of 7.6, being among the most highly rated players on the field for this match.

His contribution was considered important both in the attacking phase and in managing the game in crucial minutes.

After six group matches, Esteghlal ends the group stage with 8 points, securing qualification as the second team in Group A.

On an individual level, Asani is also having a positive season in the championship, where he has scored six goals in 12 matches played so far.

The 30-year-old striker has been part of the Iranian club since August and, since his arrival, has made a consistent contribution in both competitions, the league and the international arena.