Al Nassr won 3-1 against Istiqlol Dushanbe thanks to a decisive double from their Brazilian striker Talisca. Despite getting off to a bad start at half-time, the Saudi club was able to count on the efficiency of its flagship recruit to turn the situation around.
Sterilely dominant in the first period, the Al Nassr players were surprised by a rare opposing incursion concluded by Sebai. They fell behind despite the presence on the field of stars like Ronaldo, who was left quite isolated.
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It was ultimately Talisca who would get the Saudi club out of the rut. Author of a powerful header to equalize then a strike after a shift from Ghareeb, the Brazilian showed his determination and his strike to score a decisive double.
⚽️ || GOOOOOAAAAL! 🤩🤩🤩🐍
Talisca scores the third goal 77’ for @AlNassrFC #AlNassr 3:1 #Istiklol#AlNassrIstiklol pic.twitter.com/32NjHhrUXX— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 2, 2023
Thanks to two saving goals from their flagship striker, recruited to strengthen the squad, Al Nassr’s men overturned the score and took three important points. Driven by the efficiency in front of Talisca’s goal, author of a high-class performance, Al Nassr has established itself as a serious candidate for its own succession in the Champions League.
