TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal lost to Al Muharraq 1-0 in Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday.

 Juninho Piauiense scored the winner in the hour mark in the math held in Tehran’s Shahr-e Qods Stadium.

UAE's Al Wasl also defeated Jordan's Al Wehdat 2-1 in another Group A match.

Esteghlal had lost to Al Wasl 7-1 in their opening match.

Esteghlal will host Al Wehdat at the Shahr-e Qods Stadium on Oct. 22, while Al Muharraq play at home against Al Wasl in the same day.