In the AFC Elite Division, Persepolis and SC Alsoda are not in the knockout rounds, but the battle is on. It's definitely a do-or-die battle to make it to the top 16.
Persepolis has a history of success in the Asian Champions League, even reaching the final twice. However, this year's tournament has been a bumpy road for them, with two defeats and few breakthroughs in the first five rounds of the group stage.
Nevertheless, the solidity of Persepolis' defense has not wavered since their playing days. Despite not scoring many goals, they have only conceded 5 goals so far, highlighting their tight organization and impenetrable barriers. However, the offensive end seems to be bottled up.
Alipuya has an impressive goal scoring record in the Asian Champions League, and he will be able to contribute more goals when he returns to Persepolis in July this year. Lucaszio is also a strong scorer, while Amansada and Amelie's accurate passing and handling of key balls are enough to keep any team on their toes.
SC Al-Sauda had a poor performance in the group stage, losing two matches and conceding eight goals. However, the team has several strong strikers, with Mohanad Ali being one of the best in Iraqi soccer, with his efficient performance in the supporting position. Hussein Ali, with his excellent dribbling and passing skills, can create good opportunities for his teammates in front of the field.
Although SC Esolda has a number of talented forwards, they are slightly weak in other positions. Accordingly, I predict that Persepolis is expected to dominate the game and rekindle the flame of hope to advance to the Top 16.
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