Nassaji Mazandaran vs Al Hilal Highlights: NSJ 0-3 HLL | Neymar scores first goal as Al Hilal go top of group

Nassaji 0 Al Hilal 3 (FT)

The final whistle blows and Al Hilal have won 3-0 against Nassaji. Aleksandar Mitrovic, Neymar and Saleh Al-Sehri scored goals for the Saudi club as they go to the top of Group D.A comfortable outing for them in Iran's capital.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 3 (90+6')

A great chance for Nassaji to get a consolation goal but Alaa Abbas heads it over from a very close range.

Goal for Al Hilal

Goaaaaal!! Neymar's corner is headed out by a Nassaji player, but the ball goes only as far as Tambakti. The Al Hilal player takes a shot which is deflected in by Shehri.

Added Time: 9 mins

9 minutes have been added at the end of this match.

88' NSJ 0 HLL 2

Nassaji's Babaei attempts a cross, which takes a touch of one of the Al Hilal players and Al Owais has plucked it up with ease.

85' NSJ 0 HLL 2

Esmaeil Babaei is clipped on his calf and the player is feeling it. It looks like Kanno made the telling blow on the Nassaji player.

Nassaji threatening again with another dangerous move, but as like the others, the latest one also fizzles out.

83' NSJ 0 HLL 2

Al Owais takes a long kick and tries to find Mitrovic. But the ball flies away out of play.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (77')

Al Hilal have left a foot of their paddle and Nassaji have looked pretty decent. The Iranian club would dearly love a goal now to change the complexion of this match.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (76')

A promising chance for Nassaji is wasted. They played some quick passes and the final ball to Azadi was quite decent as well. The Iranian striker fails to control properly and Al Hilal clear their lines.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (73')

Mahmoud Rahmati has suffered a head injury and he has been strapped off with bandages. Concussion Protocol is being taken with the player.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (70')

Babaei takes a strike from outside the box and the ball comes out after hitting the post. Nassaji claim a goal but that is not given.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (68')

Neymar tries to find Mitrovic with a curling cross, but the ball is beyond the Serbian and Rashid claims it ahead of him.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (66')

Mohammad Reza Azadi makes a decent run behind the Al Hilal defence, but the pass to him had too much in it.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (65')

Michael takes a rasping shot from outside of the box, but Rashid is straight behind it. Neymar set him up at that time.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Live Score: NSJ 0 HLL 2 (63')

Al Hilal are toying with their opponents now. They are looking increasingly likely to score the next goal as well.

Neymar with his 1st goal for Al Hilal

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Almost another for Neymar

Another big chance for Neymar but his shot comes out off the post.

Neymar Scores

Goaaaaaaal!! Neymar scores. A belter of a shot on his left foot and that rattles the back of the net.

Neymar Injured

Neymar is down. The Brazilian was clipped on his ankle and he seems to be in a lot of pain.

52' NSJ 0 HLL 1

Rashid makes a terrific save to keep it 1-0. Michael was threaded through and Michael's shot is saved with his outstretched leg by the Nassaji keeper.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Score: NSJ 0 HLL 1 (48')

A Corner for Nassaji and the cross is headed away by Al Boleahi. An encouraging start for the Iranian side after the break.

47' NSJ 0 HLL 1

The home side has started with a lot of possession in the 2nd half.

The 2nd half started.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Score: NSJ 0 HLL 1 (HT)

An action-packed first half ends in Tehran and Al Hilal have a slender 1-0 lead at the break. Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the goal for the Saudi club. Houshmand and Salman Al Faraj were sent off for both Nassaji and Al Hilal respectively. But it has only one goal in it and all to play for in the 2nd half.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Score: NSJ 0 HLL 1 (45+12')

Neymar gets a crack at the free kick but the Brazilian's shot hits his own player on the wall. An anticlimax end.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Score: NSJ 0 HLL 1 (45+11')

A conference among Al Hilal players on who will take it. Neymar and Mitrovic among the conspirers.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Score: NSJ 0 HLL 1 (45+9')

A decent ball to Michael who crosses it in the box. But Aleksandar Mitrovic was fouled at the edge of the box and now Al Hilal have won a free kick.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Score: NSJ 0 HLL 1 (45+7')

Nassaji win the ball in the midfield and Babaei let's it fly. His left-footed effort blazes over the bar.

Nassaji vs Al Hilal Score: NSJ 0 HLL 1 (45+6')

Nassaji Mazandaran has been a bit timid and has lacked press. That has kept their striker Azadi isolated for the majority of the match.