At the start of its campaign to defend its Asian title, Al-Hilal soccer team of Saudi Arabia today beat Iranian Shihr Khodro two love as part of the first round of group B of the competition. Andre Kario scored in the 45th minute and Pavitimpi Jemez enhanced the result in the 69th, putting the team on top of its group, followed by Uzbekistan's Bakhtor who conquered its guest UAE Al-Ahli youth of Dubai earlier in the day 2-1.