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Japan's Kashima Antlers wins Asian Champions League for 1st time

Saturday, 10 November 2018 8:55 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 11 November 2018 12:48 AM ]

Kashima's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the AFC Champions League final football match between Iran's Persepolis and Japan's Kashima Antlers on November 10, 2018, at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran. (AFP)

Japan's Kashima Antlers have won the Asian Champions League for the 1st time in their history with a goalless draw against the Iranian side, Persepolis, leading to their 2-0 aggregate victory in the final match up.

After losing the 1st leg 2-0 in Kashima last week, Persepolis faced their opponents in the 2nd leg at home in Tehran.

The Reds created many chances in the full house Azadi stadium, but failed to convert them into goals, allowing Kashima to hold on to their 2-goal advantage.