Uzbek Referee to Officiate the Second Leg Match Between Al-Nassr and Esteghlal

The goalless draw determined the outcome of the match between Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia and Esteghlal of Iran in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League, during the encounter held in Tehran on Monday evening.

Despite the continuous attempts from both teams, the match ended without any goals being scored, as the strikers failed to find the net amidst the outstanding performance of the defenses and goalkeepers.

With this draw, the decision is postponed to the return match in the Saudi capital, where Al-Nassr will seek to exploit the advantages of home ground and crowd support to secure a ticket to the next round.

The match will be officiated by Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tatyshchev, who will face numerous challenges with the frequent clashes between players, but he is known for his disciplinary decisions.

Al-Nassr fans are eagerly awaiting the return match, hoping for a stronger offensive performance to ensure progression to the next round, while Esteghlal aims to pull off an away surprise.