Nasaf were quicker to settle with forward Nataliia Simakina contesting for a high ball in the box but Asian Scholars custodian Tidchanan Sodchuen got there quicker to thwart the danger.

The breakthrough came in the 24th minute as Nasaf were rewarded for their persistent pressure, Lyudmila Karachik with the time and space to deliver a cross from the left which was nodded home by Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva.

Asian Scholars showed little attacking threat with Kanyanat Chetthabutr - who scored four goals against Nepal’s APF FC on Thursday - being closely marked by Laylo Tilovova as Nasaf took their lead into the break.

Nasaf started the second half in great style, increasing their lead in the 47th minute when Khabibullaeva returned the favour to set up Karachik for a low finish into the bottom corner.

The Southeast Asian side had an opportunity to close the gap in the 67th minute following a melee in the box but Shadeene Evans could not get her effort on target.

With the clock winding down, Asian Scholars increased the pressure and managed to pull a goal back in the fifth minute of added time through Kanyanat but it was only a consolation as Nasaf deservedly advanced.