Matchwinner Kasir topped the OPTA rankings for the Round of 16 as the striker scored the tie's only goal as the Islamic Republic of Iran club eliminated home side Al-Sadd SC following a 1-0 win on Sunday.

The 30-year-old forward, who was also nominated for the Matchday Six Player of the Week award, netted for the second time in consecutive matches and he was a constant threat up front for the IR Iran side with five shots on goal, two aerials won and two duels won for his 7.7 OPTA rating.