Iranian strikers among ACL Day One bests
TEHRAN TIMES – ESFAHAN/TABRIZ, Traktorsazi striker Javad Kazemian and Xhevahir Sukaj from Sepahan have been selected in the team of the AFC Champions League Day One.
Albanian striker Xhevahir Sukaj netted twice as Iran champion Sepahan kicked off its AFC Champions League Group C campaign in fine fashion with a 3-0 win over qualifiers Al Nasr of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
Traktorsazi striker Javad Kazemian has also been selected as one of the best players in Day One. Kazemian scored Traktorsazi’s second goal in the Iranian team’s 3-1 victory over Al Jazira in Group A.