Arkadag 0-1 Al-Nassr Highlights, AFC Champions League 2 Round Of 16, 1st Leg: Visitors Prevail Despite Ronaldo Absence

Good evening everyone. Stay with us as take you through the build-up and live updates from the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 round of 16, first-leg match between Arkadag and Al-Nassr.

The match kicks off at 7:15pm IST. The Arkadag vs Al-Nassr, AFC Champions League Two round of 16 first-leg match will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.

Though Al-Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has missed the team's previous two Saudi Pro League games amid dissatisfaction with the team's running, that is not the reason why he is not playing today. He has been rested by coach Jorge Jesus for the AFC Champions League Two fixture.

Here are both teams' line-ups:

The match gets underway at the Ashgabat Stadium. Al-Nassr kicking from right to left and FK Arkadag in the opposite direction in the first half.

Al-Nassr have the lead in the 19th minute! Abdullah Al-Hamdan latches on to Angelo Gabriel's assist and comes up with the perfect finish from his left foot to beat the Arkadag goalie and put the Big Yellow in ascendance.

Arkadag trying to counter-attack, and come close to scoring with a shot that goes wide of the Al-Nassr goal. It's followed by a corner, which is also negotiated by the visiting team's defence.

The first half comes to an end with Al-Nassr in the lead, thanks to Abdullah Al-Hamdan's 19th-minute opener. Arkadag have not been submissive and are trying to take the fight to Big Yellow, but the fact remains that they are the underdogs and could find it hard to overcome the slender deficit.

Second half kicks off with Al Nassr holding a 1–0 lead over Arkadag. The visitors restart confidently, looking to build on their advantage, while Arkadag come out with more urgency, pressing higher and trying to find a quick response. An important 45 minutes ahead as the tempo begins to rise.

Triple change for Arkadag in the 58th minute as they look to shake things up while trailing. Ahmet Atayev, Dayanch Meredov, and Myratberdiyev Rahman are all introduced, a clear signal that Arkadag want fresh energy and a stronger push for the equaliser. Big moment in the game.

Arkadag make another move in the 70th minute, bringing on Bashimov Abdy as they continue searching for a way back into the contest. Fresh legs on the pitch with time starting to run out, the urgency is only growing now.

Yahya picks up the ball on the edge of the area and drives it goalward, but it slams into the defensive wall. Seconds later Myratberdiyew tries his luck from closer range, same result, though it earns a corner. The delivery comes in, is half-cleared, and Mammedow rifles another effort, once again bravely blocked. Relentless pressure, but no way through.

Arkadag are enjoying plenty of the ball and trying to dictate play in these closing minutes, probing for openings but struggling to find that final touch. Al Nassr remain compact and disciplined at the back, cutting out passing lanes and making sure the hosts can’t create anything truly dangerous.

Refree blows the Full-time whistle. Al Nassr see it out and claim a hard-fought 1–0 win over Arkadag. The hosts pushed, especially in the second half, but couldn’t find a way past a disciplined defensive display. One goal proves enough, and the visitors walk away with the points after a professional performance on the road.

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