Al Hilal Omdurman edge Aigle Noir 1-0 in CAF Champions League

Al Hilal Omdurman secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Aigle Noir in the CAF Champions League after A. MBracek scored shortly before half-time.

Al Hilal Omdurman

Aigle Noir

Substitutions:

Al Hilal Omdurman

Aigle Noir

Ball possession:

MBracek found the net in the 43rd minute to give Al Hilal the lead and ultimately settle a closely fought Match Round contest.

Passes:

Aigle Noir were unable to find a response after the interval, as Al Hilal protected their advantage to claim an important home victory. The result gives the Sudanese side a positive start in their latest CAF Champions League campaign, while Aigle Noir must regroup after leaving the match empty-handed.

Defense:

MBracek makes the difference

The decisive moment came with half-time approaching. MBracek broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, putting Al Hilal Omdurman 1-0 ahead.

Face-to-face:

That goal proved crucial in a match where neither side managed to produce a recorded shot on target. Al Hilal were unable to add a second, but their defensive organisation was enough to keep Aigle Noir from equalising.

The last five games (including this match):

• Al Hilal Omdurman – WW
• Aigle Noir – LL

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