Al Nassr led 3-1, but the night wasn’t without worry. Mohamed Simakan was forced off after picking up an injury from the tackle that earned the Nefchi player a red card, and that came after the side had already lost Coman early in the first half.

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An important win, then, and one that puts Al Nassr back on the path of positive results in the continental competition. Their tally climbs to three points, earned through attacking efficiency and ruthless exploitation of their opponents’ numerical disadvantage.

The coaching staff now wait on medical examinations to determine the nature of the injuries to Coman and Simakan. The hope is to build on this victory and push on with a better Asian campaign.