Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia made its third win in a row in Asia Champions tournament when it beat its host Sabhan of Iran in Esfahan city within the third session of group C. Al-Ahli came from behind to beat the hosts 4 - 2. Half time ended 2-1. With the same result, Al-Nasr of the UAE lost to its guest Al-Gharafa of Qatar during a match at Al Maktoum stadium in the UAE. Accordingly, Al-Ahli tops its group with 9 points, followed by Al-Gharafa 6 points, Sabhan 3 and Al-Nasr at the bottom, pointless.