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Gyan strike takes Al Ain to Champions League summit

Gyan Al Ain 05.12

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan scored the only goal which gave Al Ain a precious 1-0 win over Al Shabab in Riyadh in their Asian Champions League Group match on Wednesday.

Gyan, the competitions’ top scorer for last season, utilized an assist from South Korean Myeong-Ju Lee in 58 minutes.

The win sent Al Ain to the summit of Group B with nine points; one more than closet chasers Naft Tehran who drew 1-1 at home with Pakhtakor Tashkent.

Compatriots Mohammed Awal played the entire duration for the Saudi side and striker John Antwi lasted 46 minutes on the pitch.

Source: ghanasoccernet.com