Galeno's Decisive Role Propels Al Ahli to AFC Champions League Final

Defending champions Al Ahli from Saudi Arabia secured their spot in the AFC Champions League final on Monday, overcoming Japan's Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the first semi-final held in Jeddah.

The Japanese side took the lead in the 31st minute through Yoshinori Muto, heading into halftime with an advantage. However, in the second half, former Porto player Wenderson Galeno, a Brazilian, scored in the 62nd minute, and England's Ivan Toney completed the comeback for Matthias Jaissle's squad in the 70th minute.

Al Ahli will face the winner of Tuesday's clash between Japan's Machida and UAE's Al Ahli Dubai in the final, scheduled for Saturday in Jeddah, the host city for the 'Final 8' tournament which commenced on April 16.