However, the hosts drew level 10 minutes later.
A mix-up at the back between new signings Salem Al Najdi and former RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan allowed Al Shorta forward Mohammed Dawood to steal in and send a superb effort high past Bento in the Al Nassr goal.
Meanwhile, fellow Saudi side Al Ahli eked to a 1-0 victory at home to Iran’s Persepolis in Jeddah, with new recruit Ivan Toney making his Asian football debut.
Ivory Coast international Franck Kessie set the home side on their way in the second minute, rifling home from Riyad Mahrez’s assist.
Persepolis were awarded a penalty four minutes before half-time when Merih Demiral was deemed to have committed a foul inside the area, however, the decision was overturned following a VAR review.
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