By Joiner Martínez
03 Oct 2023, 17:19 PM EDT
Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia defeated FC Nassaji Mazandaran 3-0, in Iran and where the Brazilian Neymar was able to score his first goal with his new team and for the second round of the Asian Champions League.
The Brazilian increased the difference at the Azari Stadium in Tehran and contributed to his team achieving the first victory in Group D and reaching the top of Navbahor Namangan, with 4 points.
In a match that had several spicy moments on the field of play, the Saudi team began winning in the 18th minute thanks to a header from Serbian Aleksandar Mitrovic.
At minute 58, Neymar’s goal baptism came with his new team. The striker from Santos received a pass from Nasser Aldawsari and took a trained left-footed cross into the greater area to overcome the resistance of Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri. His Al Hilal teammates ran to hug him and celebrated the 2-0 that began to end history.
In the minutes of stoppage time came the third goal of the visit through Saleh Al-Shehri who completed the victory in Iran for the Saudi team, which in its debut in the Asian Champions League had drawn 1-1 at home with Navbahor Namangan.
Neymar was able to celebrate a goal for the first time with the Al Hilal shirt. Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia, the Brazilian has played 5 official matches with a goal scored and three assists.
On the third date of the international competition, Al Hilal will be home on October 23 against Mumbai City of India.
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