Publish Date: 27 September 2020 - 16:41

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Uzbekistan Pakhtakor came from behind to defeat Esteghlal football team of Iran 2-1 in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday. .

Pakhtakor returned to the knockout stage for the first time since 2010 after topping Group B with 10 points. The annulment of Al Hilal SFC’s results meant Pakhtakor had secured their place in the next round before kicking off their Matchday Six win over Shahr Khodro.