Lucas Pimenta of Al Wahda, left, battles with Adil Boulbina of Al Duhail during the AFC Champions League Elite game at Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Wahda's Ala Zhir scores a bicycle kick against Al Duhail as the UAE club ran out 3-1 winners.
Al Wahda captain Omar Khribin celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot.
Al Wahda defender Ruben Canedo was part of the UAE national team that lost a contentious match to Qatar in Doha six days prior to the game against Al Duhail.
Ala Zhir also played in that UAE match and made sure to celebrate his goal against Qatar's Al Duhail accordingly.
Brahima Diarra was also on the scoresheet in the 3-1 win over Al Duhail.
Al Wahda captain Omar Khrbin battles for the ball against Al Duhail.
Ala Zhir of Al Wahda celebrates his goal with teammates.
Al Wahda and UAE fans show their support against Qatar's Al Duhail at Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Krzysztof Piątek of Al Duhail scores a consolation goal.
Dusan Tadic said it was the responsibility of Al Wahda's foreign players to support their Emirati teammates following the World Cup loss to Qatar.
Al Wahda head coach José Morais.
Al Wahda beat Qatar's Al Duhail in AFC Champions League Elite
