Al Ain continued their impressive start to the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq's Air Force Club (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya) at Basra International Stadium on Monday in Matchweek 2.
El Houssine Rahimi scored twice as Al Ain claimed their second consecutive victory, taking their tally to six points and keeping them top of the West Region standings on goal difference.
Al Ain made a flying start, opening the scoring through Kaku in the 13th minute before doubling their lead five minutes later when Air Force defender Saed Al-Rousan turned the ball into his own net.
The visitors continued their impressive attacking display, with El Houssine Rahimi extending the advantage to 3-0 in the 23rd minute.
Rahimi struck again in the 43rd minute to complete his brace and give Al Ain a commanding four-goal lead before half-time.
Air Force managed to pull a goal back in the 89th minute, but it was too late to threaten Al Ain's comfortable lead.
The result maintained Al Ain's perfect record in the competition, following their 4-0 home victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr in their opening match.
Al Ain have now scored eight goals in their first two matches, conceding just once, as they strengthen their position at the top of the West Region standings.
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