India, April 22 -- Defending champion Al-Ahli reached the final of the AFC Champions League Elite after Ivan Toney's second-half goal beat Vissel Kobe of Japan 2-1 on Monday.

In Saturday's final in Jeddah, Al-Ahli will face Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates or Machida Zelvia of Japan, who meet on Tuesday.

Al-Ahli came from behind after Vissel Kobe took the lead in the 32nd minute. Yuya Osako headed a free kick into the path of Yushinori Muto, who finished from close range.

Al-Ahli came close to equalising just before halftime when Rayad Hamad hit the post with a header, and England striker Toney backheeled narrowly wide moments later.

Toney had the ball in the next five minutes after the restart, running clear to fire low fro...