"It's the fourth or fifth time we've made such a comeback recently," said former IR Iran international Mansourian.

"They surprised us really early in the match to go a goal up, but the fact that we were able to respond so well and make such a good comeback shows the team's mentality is very good. 

"It was a tough game, but my young players played very well and I'm especially pleased by my captain's performance, he [Ghasem Hadadifar] has a lot of AFC Champions League experience."

After a goalless draw with Iraq's Al Zawraa on Matchday One, Zobahan's win over Al Wasl, coming on the back of that rollercoaster 3-2 win over Al Nassr, now sees Mansourian's men three points clear at the summit of the Group A standings.

Al Zawraa, who lost 4-1 to Al Nassr in Monday's other tie, occupy second place on four points, with Al Nassr and Al Wasl a point further back.

However, despite their status as front-runners at the midway point, Zobahan's tactician is under no allusions that a Round of 16 spot is assured.

"As I say, I’m so happy with this result, but we have to remain focused and recognise that we're only halfway through the group stage at this point," said Mansourian.

"My players are young, so they will enjoy this result and be happy to get the win. But we know that we've got the second half of the group stage still to come."