Goals of Rezaeian, Karimi Nominated for Best Free-Kicks of 2020


Goals of Rezaeian, Karimi Nominated for Best Free-Kicks of 2020

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Goals of Al-Duhail winger Ramin Rezaeian and Esteghlal midfielder Ali Karimi from the set-piece have been nominated for the Best Free-kicks of AFC Champions League 2020.

As the kick-off date for the historic 2021 edition approaches, the-AFC.com looks back at the 2020 tournament which turned out to be a thrilling affair despite the challenging circumstances.

Ramin Rezaeian
Al-Duhail SC vs Sharjah, Matchday Three

New signing Ramin Rezaeian struck the pick of goals to send Al-Duhail 2-0 up early in the second half after Almoez Ali had scored the opener for the Qataris in the 40th minute.

The Iranian international had joined Al-Duhail just three weeks prior after enjoying a magnificent individual 2019-20 season, scoring 13 times for his former side Al-Shahania in the Qatar Stars League.

Ali Karimi
Pakhtakor vs Esteghlal, Round of 16

With 32 minutes gone, Esteghlal’s Mehdi Ghaedi looked to make his way into the penalty box but was brought down just outside the area by Khojiakbar Alijonov.

Ali Karimi stepped up to take the resulting free-kick, curling the ball beautifully into the back of the net past rooted Pakhtakor goalkeeper Eldorbek Suyunov.

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