Al Nassr and Al Ain was a thrilling display of skill, determination, and resilience. The game ended in a dramatic penalty shootout after both teams were tied 3-3 at the end of regular time. Al Nassr emerged victorious with a 4-3 win in penalties, showcasing their mental toughness and composure under pressure.
Throughout the match, both teams displayed exceptional talent and tactical prowess, creating numerous scoring opportunities and keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The players exhibited great teamwork and sportsmanship, making it a truly memorable contest for all those in attendance.
Al Nassr overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to win 4-3 on Monday but with the contest ending 4-4 on aggregate, the players headed into a shootout from which Al-Ain prevailed.
Miroslav Brozovic, Alex Telles and Otavio all failed to score from the spot for Al Nassr as the side from the United Arab Emirates advanced to the semifinals, where they will face either Al Hilal or Al Ittihad -- both from Saudi Arabia -- next month.
Al Ain are the first confirmed semi-finalist, with just one team from Saudi Arabia confirmed to be in the last four.
Al Hilal hold a two-goal advantage over fellow Saudi side Al Ittihad in their last eight tie, while Tuesday will also see the return leg between South Korean side Ulsan and domestic rivals Jeonbuk Motors, with the score tied at 1-1. Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan lead Chinese side Shandong Taishan 2-1 at the halfway stage of the other quarter-final tie.
Ronaldo was Al Nassr's third penalty taker in the shootout and his team were 2-0 down by the time he stepped up.
His successful conversion gave Al Nassr a glimmer of hope but that disappeared when Otavio fired wide moments later.
In the eastern half of the draw, South Korean sides Jeonbuk Motors and Ulsan Hyundai will meet on Tuesday after sharing a 1-1 draw last week.
On Wednesday, Harry Kewell's Yokohama F Marinos side will hope to defend a 2-1 lead on home soil when they face Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan.
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