Qatar's Al-Shamal secured a historic 3-1 victory over Saudi side Al-Hilal in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite western zone stage. Following a draw in the first half, the Algerian duo of Riyad Mahrez and Baghdad Bounedjah took center stage. Bounedjah scored his side's second goal in the 48th minute after receiving a decisive pass from Mahrez. Shortly after, in the 54th minute, Mahrez provided another assist, this time for Ben Romdhane to net the third goal. Bounedjah now has two goals in the current Asian campaign, while Mahrez continues to increase his offensive contributions for the Qatari club.