ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates won the Asian Champions League on Saturday, coming back from a 2-1 first-leg deficit at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos two weeks ago to win 6-3 on aggregate.
The home side coached by former AC Milan, Inter and Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo was dominant over the Japanese club led by former Liverpool and Leeds winger Harry Kewell.After just eight minutes, tournament top scorer Soufiane Rahimi found the target for the 12th time and Argentine forward Kaku converted a penalty to put Al-Ain ahead just after a half hour.
There was still time before the break, however, and Yokohama was reduced to 10 men after goalkeeper William Popp was sent off after bringing down Rahimi outside the area.Barcelona beats Lyon to win a third Women’s Champions League title in four years
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