Japanese Samurais defeat Iranian red army soccer

Tehran, Nov 3, IRNA – Iran's Perspolis was overpowered by Japan's Kashima in Ibaraki, Japan on Saturday in the first leg of the Asian Champions League. The first half of the match ended with no goal. The Japanese team started the second half with more attacks and in the 58th minute, they could score their first goal. In the 70th minute, the Japanese squad scored its second goal. Heavyweight Persepolis club of Iran after a breathtaking game against Qatari Al-Saad advanced to the final of the AFC Champions League 2018. The Reds advanced to the Asian final after a 1-1 draw with Al-Sadd in Tehran and in the presence of thousands of enthusiastic fans. Perspolis had earlier hit Al-Saad in Doah 1-0. Perspolis and Kashima play agian in Tehran on November 10 and the result of the game will determine which team is crowned the champion of Asia. 9376**1771 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish