Al-Nasr failed to maintain its lead, falling into a draw against its host Al-Shorta of Iraq, at the beginning of the two teams’ journey in the AFC Elite Champions League.

Al-Nasr played without its Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was absent due to a health problem.

Al-Nasr took an early lead through Sultan Al-Ghannam, in the 14th minute of the first half.

Al-Ghanam received a magical through ball from Otavio, and shot with his right foot into the opposite corner, announcing the advance of victory.

The joy of Al-Alamy did not last long, as the Iraqi police team achieved the equalizer through its striker Muhammad Daoud in the 24th minute.

Mohamed Daoud took advantage of the confusion of Al-Nasr’s defensive duo, Mohamed Simakan and Salem Al-Najdi, snatched the ball and fired a missile into Pinto’s net, scoring the equalizing goal.

With this tie, each team placed the first point on its score during their journey in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite Championship.

The West Club Group was divided into two classifications, each containing six clubs, which applies to the East Group.

Each team in the West will play with only eight competitors among 12 teams, with four matches at home and the same away, while it will not face three clubs, and the same is true on the eastern side.