Analysis: How did Jesus and his stars conspire against Al-Nasr and his worshipers?

Even the most pessimistic of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nasr did not expect the team’s journey to the AFC Champions League 2nd Final to end with a loss to Gamba Osaka, especially after a strong pre-match performance and the fans’ high hopes of winning the continental title.

With a continued absence from the continental podium since the club’s last Asian title many years ago, a state of disillusionment once again took over the arena and fans felt that the opportunity to end this long ‘continental fast’ was closer than ever.