November 6, 2025. Saudi Arabia’s "Al-Nassr" club defeated India’s "Goa" team 4-0 in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League 2nd tournament.
This result was achieved without team captain Cristiano Ronaldo. "Al-Nassr" demonstrated a high level of organization throughout the entire game.
From the very start, the hosts took control of the ball and dominated possession for over 70% of the time. The Indian team defended resolutely and tried to organize counterattacks, but "Al-Nassr" managed to break down the defense with short passes and diagonal balls.
The score was opened in the 35th minute. Abdulrahman Ghareeb converted a cross from the right wing into a goal.
After the break, "Al-Nassr" increased their attacks. In the 53rd minute, Ghareeb scored his second goal, converting an assist from Abdullah Al-Hassan.
Three minutes later, Al-Hassan scored himself, making it 3-0. In the latter part of the match, key attackers Sadio Mane and Joao Felix were brought onto the pitch.
These changes produced results. In the 84th minute, after an assist from Mane, Felix scored, sealing the game at 4-0.
Throughout the match "Al-Nassr" dominated: they had 15 shots on target, while the Indians managed only three. "Goa" failed to create any dangerous moments (xG: 0.16, while "Al-Nassr" had 2.37).
AFC Champions League 2nd tournament, fourth round. "Al-Nassr" (Saudi Arabia) – "Goa" (India) – 4:0.
Goals: Ghareeb (35, 53), Al-Hassan (56), Felix (84, from Mane’s assist). — "Al-Nassr" had a significant advantage in possession (71%).
— Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored a brace. — Al-Hassan scored a goal and made one assist.
— Cristiano Ronaldo did not participate in this match by decision of the coaching staff. — "Goa" could not create dangerous moments near the opponent’s goal.
