2020 ACL: Issa Alekasir Chosen Player of the Week

Matchwinner Kasir topped the OPTA rankings for the Round of 16 as the striker scored the tie's only goal as the Islamic Republic of Iran club eliminated home side Al-Sadd SC following a 1-0 win on Sunday.

The 30-year-old forward, who was also nominated for the Matchday Six Player of the Week award, netted for the second time in consecutive matches and he was a constant threat up front for the IR Iran side with five shots on goal, two aerials won and two duels won for his 7.7 OPTA rating.