Jasir Asani struck in stoppage time to give Esteghlal a 1-0 win against Al Shamal, ending the Qatari side’s unbeaten start to their AFC Champions League Elite campaign.
The matchday four match of the league phase was hosted by the Iraqi city of Basra because of the situation in Iran.
Al Shamal finished the game with 10 men after Youssouf Sabaly picked up a second yellow card just before the final whistle.
