The tie got off to an exciting start with the visitors threatening through Faycal Fajr, Musa Barrow and Waleed Al Ahmad but the Altyn Asyr defence held firm.

Renne Rivas had another look on goal for the Saudi Arabian side in the seventh minute after the defender tested Altyn Asyr keeper Dovletmuhammet Jallatov from distance.

Altyn Asyr had a chance of their own in the 15th minute but Rahman Myratberdiyew sent his volleyed attempt over the bar off a corner with Selim Nurmuradow then striking the left post on the counter attack after receiving Serdar Annaorazow’s cross.

However, it was Al Taawoun who took the lead in stunning fashion in the 36th minute after Barrow curled in a long range effort past Dovletmuhammet Jallatov.

Barrow turned provider four minutes later when he teed-up Sultan Mandash, who beat his markers at the top of the area before thumping his shot into the top right corner.

Al Taawoun continued to dominate in the second half and should have extended their lead in the 58th minute after Awn Al Saluli found space just in front of the box, only to shoot straight at Jallatov.

There was more woe for Altyn Asyr as they were reduced to 10 men in the 61st minute after Hosgeldi Hojowow was shown the red card for a foul on Joao Pedro.

Barrow then exhibited his goal scoring prowess again after curling in another effort from distance in the 67th minute with Ahmed Bahusayn adding the fourth in the 88th minute to complete the resounding win.

Al Taawoun will face Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya SC on Matchday Five, while Altyn Asyr meet Air Force Club of Iraq.