Needing a win in their final group stage game to guarantee progression into the knockout rounds, Persepolis got off to a flying start against the Emirati side as Khalilzadeh set the team on its way.

Ehsan Pahlavan jinks his way past a couple of defenders before standing the ball up at the back post to allow the ever-dependable Khalilzadeh to nod home the first in a 4-0 win.

Khalilzadeh’s goal was chosen as the best goal with 51 percent of votes in a fan poll conducted by the AFC.

Esteghlal forward Cheick Diabate finished in second place with 37 percent of votes.