Al-Ahli became Asia's champions for the first time by defeating Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite final. The Saudi side showcased a dominant performance, securing the title with goals from Galeno and Franck Kessie, both assisted by Roberto Firmino. Kawasaki could not cope and failed to register any shot on target during the match. This victory positions Al-Ahli as the third Saudi Arabian club to win the continental title, joining Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, and marks them as unbeaten champions of the tournament.
Al-Ahli triumphed in the AFC Champions League Elite for the first time in history after a 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale.
The Saudi Arabian side were crowned champions of Asia, becoming the 25th different side to win the competition, after a dominant performance in Jeddah.
Firmino was again the creator seven minutes later when his lofted right-sided delivery found Franck Kessie to thump a header beyond Louis Yamaguchi.
Kawasaki, who dumped Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr out in the semi-finals, were unable to cope with their opponents and offered little threat throughout.
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