Asian Champions League: Al Nassr Crushes Yokohama F. Marinos 4-1

Al Nassr defeats Yokohama F. Marinos 4-1, with Jhon Duran scoring twice, to reach the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals.

Al Nassr secured a spot in the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals, defeating Yokohama F. Marinos 4-1 in the quarter-finals. Jhon Duran scored twice, while Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo added to the tally in the first half.

Duran's brace, including a rebound goal in the 27th minute and another four minutes after the restart, sealed the win. Mane scored Al Nassr's second goal, latching onto Otavio's pass to beat the goalkeeper. Ronaldo volleyed home the third goal after Marcelo Brozovic's shot was partially blocked.

This victory ensures all three Saudi Pro League sides have reached the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals. Al Nassr will face either Kawasaki Frontale or Al-Sadd in the next round, with the final scheduled for May 3. Sadio Mane praised his team's performance, saying they “played well” and “deserved to win.” They'll now focus on the next game, taking it one step at a time.

Thomas Deng inadvertently sliced Sadio Mane's cross onto his own post, and Jhon Duran pounced on the rebound to give Al Nassr the lead in the 27th minute. Mane doubled the advantage four minutes later, scoring after Otavio's through ball left him one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

Before halftime, Al Nassr sealed the win with a third goal. Marcelo Brozovic's shot was partially blocked, but Ronaldo volleyed home after the goalkeeper failed to clear the rebound. Duran scored his second goal four minutes into the second half, capitalizing on another defensive error.

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Yokohama F. Marinos pulled one back when Kota Watanabe finished an intricate move with an assured shot from Anderson Lopes' lay-off. Despite the consolation goal, Al Nassr's strong performance secured a 4-1 victory and a spot in the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals.

Yokohama F. Marinos threatened to mount a comeback, with Anderson Lopes firing wildly off target from close range and Kenta Inoue's attempt ruled out for offside. However, their hopes were dashed when Kota Watanabe received a second yellow card for a foul on Aiman Yahya, leaving them with 10 men and no chance of a comeback.

Al Nassr secured a spot in the semi-finals, with goalkeeper Park Il-gyu denying Sadio Mane a fifth goal in the dying minutes. The Riyadh-based side will face either Kawasaki Frontale or Al-Sadd in the next round.

The Asian Champions League Elite's latter stages will be held in Jeddah, with the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final all taking place in the city. Other matches include Al Hilal vs Al Ahli on Tuesday. The final is scheduled for May 3.