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Lee Young-pyo Scores Winner

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Lee Young-pyo of Al-Hilal scored the winning goal against Al-Ahli in a Group D qualifier of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Wednesday (KST) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The South Korean defender found the net in stoppage time to give his team a 3-2 victory, securing the top spot in the group stage with 10 points and a 3-1-0 record.

This goal was the 32-year-old's first-career goal since he joined the Saudi Arabian outfit last July.

After leading 2-1at halftime, Al-Hilal allowed the home team to draw level 20 minutes into the second half.

But Lee came through for his team when he collected a pass in front of goal and put it home for the victory.

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