AFC Champions League: Al Ain Stun Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Quarterfinal Leg
Narrow First-Leg Lead for Al Ain as Quarterfinals Commence
Al Ain Dominates Al Nassr in High-Stakes Match
In a thrilling first leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals, Al Ain FC secured a narrow lead against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. With a score of 3-1, Al Ain has set the stage for an intense second leg.
Al Ain took the initiative early on in the match, maintaining control of possession and creating several scoring opportunities. Soufiane Rahimi broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with a clinical finish, putting Al Ain ahead.
Ronaldo's Al Nassr struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, but came out stronger in the second half. They equalized in the 63rd minute through Anderson Talisca's skillful strike.
Despite Al Nassr's efforts, Al Ain remained resilient and regained the lead in the 73rd minute. Ayman Al Hosani's well-placed effort gave Al Ain a crucial advantage. In the dying moments of the match, Al Ain extended their lead through Tongo Doumbia's penalty kick, securing a vital victory heading into the second leg.
Al Nassr will now face a daunting task in the second leg, scheduled for March 14 at their home stadium in Riyadh. They will need to overturn a two-goal deficit to advance to the semifinals.
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