Ajman made a dramatic start to their 2026-27 Gulf Club Champions League campaign with a thrilling 5-4 win over Iraq's Erbil at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium on Wednesday in the opening match of Group C.
Brazilian forward Victor Henrique scored a hat-trick as Ajman came from behind to secure their first three points in a match featuring nine goals.
Erbil made the stronger start, taking the lead through Miullen in the 14th minute before Henrique equalised for Ajman five minutes later.
The visitors regained their advantage through Amer Jamous in the 20th minute, with Miullen adding his second goal in the 25th minute to put Erbil 3-1 ahead.
Henrique struck again in the 38th minute to reduce the deficit, leaving Ajman trailing 3-2 at half-time.
Ajman responded strongly after the break, with Moroccan striker Waleed Azaro scoring the equaliser in the 60th minute to make it 3-3.
Erbil regained the lead through Ifeanyi Eze in the 67th minute, but an own goal by Mohammed Al-Taay shortly afterwards brought Ajman level again.
Henrique then completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 74th minute, giving Ajman a 5-4 lead.
The hosts held on in the closing stages to seal a memorable comeback victory and begin their Gulf Club Champions League campaign with three points.
The result gave Ajman a winning start in Group C, rewarding their second-half fightback in one of the competition's most entertaining opening matches.
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