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ASHGABAT — Hussein Irbid cruised past Turkmen side Ahal 4-1 away Tuesday in AFC Champions League group stage.

Ahmed Bani Mustafa opened scoring on 16 minutes before Ahal equalised at 21. Hussein responded with 3 goals before halftime — Kakori (33, 45) and Lattier Fall (37) — sealing emphatic win.

Victory lifts Hussein to top of group with 6 points, edging closer to knockout stage after Mohun Bagan’s withdrawal.