Iranian soccer giants to face Qatari rivals in Asian Champions League quarters

TEHRAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Esteghlal and Persepolis will meet powerhouse Qatar in the quarterfinal round of AFC Champions League.

Two-time champions Esteghlal are set to face off against Qatar's Al Sadd in the Asia West Zone, Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday.

The Iranian giants will host Al Sadd on Aug. 27 in Tehran and play the Qatari team in return leg in Doha on Sept. 17.

Persepolis will encounter Al Duhail, who have won all eight of their matches in the ACL this year, on Aug. 28 in Doha and host the Qatari team on Sept. 18 in Tehran.