Al Nassr 3-0 Esteghlal (Mar 10, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN
Briefly

Al Nassr secured a spot in the Asian Champions League quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Iran's Esteghlal, following a tough 0-0 draw in the first leg. Jhon Durán scored twice, showcasing his skill after capitalizing on a goalkeeper error. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the second goal from a penalty kick, and Meharn Ahmadi's red card further weakened Esteghlal. In a parallel match, Akram Afif led Al Sadd to a 3-1 victory against Al Wasl, ensuring both teams from Saudi Arabia and Qatar advanced to the tournament's next stage, set for April 25 to May 3 in Jeddah.
"We pressed well together, we pushed them and they made mistakes and from that we scored three goals. We have a clean sheet and we cannot expect more than this."
"Duran put Al Nassr in front after nine minutes, with the Colombian lifting the ball over Seyed Hossein Hosseini after the Esteghlal goalkeeper gifted possession to the striker 25 metres from goal."
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