AI Nassr Club played out a 0-0 draw with Persepolis FC
Heavy changed AI Nassr Club played out a 0-0 draw with Persepolis FC on Monday, putting the Islamic Republic of Iran team’s hopes of advancing to the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 knockout stage in serious jeopardy.
The draw moved Persepolis up to eighth place in the West Zone standing, but Quata’r AI Gharafa SC and fellow Iranian club Esteghlal FC could overtake them with wins in their final matches.
Persepolis might have been encouraged by Sadio Mane and Aymeric Laporte on AI Nassr’s bench, while Cristiano Ronaldo and John Duran not part of the team entirely. The home side aimed to capitalize on this and secure an early breakthrough.
The home side likely felt a surge of confidence seeing Sadio Mané and Aymeric Laporte on Al Nassr’s bench, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Durán were absent from the matchday squad. Seizing the opportunity, they pushed for an early breakthrough.
In the minute, Milad Mohammadi made a dynamic run from his left-back position, charging into the penalty area before delivering a low cross. At the far post, a sliding Farshad Ahmadzadeh connected with the ball but sent it wide, as Al Nassr goalkeeper Raghed Najjar remained rooted to his spot.
At the start, Persepolis played really well, but their energy slowly faded. Marcelo Brozovic took control of the game for the other team. However, Persepolis got back into the game and finished the first half strongly.
AI Nassr Club played out a 0-0 draw with Persepolis FC
Mohammad Khodabandelho took a shot from near the penalty area, and the goalkeeper, Najjar, had to dive fully to push the ball away in the 34th minute. After that, Hossein Kanani and Omid Alishah tried to score, but their shots were too weak and easy for the goalkeeper to stop. The game was still 0-0 at halftime.
The second half started slowly. The field was wet at Azadi Stadium, and Brozovic slipped, giving Serdar Dusun a chance to shoot. But the Turkish player kicked the ball far away from the goal, just before 60 minutes.
A few minutes later, Al Nassr almost scored. Angelo got a chance to run toward the goal, but Alexis Guendouz quickly blocked his shot. Before Brozovic could try again, Guendouz grabbed the ball.
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