2023-12-26 20:15:08
Al-Nassr enjoys great success and defeats Al-Ittihad
After a collective demonstration, Al-Nassr signs a large victory over Al-Ittihad (5-2).
If Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané each stood out with a double, Karim Benzema disappointed despite an assist on Hamdallah’s opener.
With this success, Al-Nassr returns to seven points behind the leader and consolidates its second place in the ranking. Conversely, Al-Ittihad is bogged down in the crisis and is still nine points off the podium, remaining sixth.
Ronaldo continues to push (2-5)
As we barely begin 9 minutes of added time, Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t give up and tries to score his third goal of the day.
It was a failure for the Portuguese but Al-Nassr is heading towards a big victory against Al-Ittihad.
The double for Mané, Al-Ittihad in rout (2-5)
After Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané also has his double. This makes 5 to 2 for Al-Nassr while Al-Ittihad is in distress.
There is still time and we may still have a lot of additional time. At this rate, Al-Ittihad and Karim Benzema could still take others.
Mané scorer against (2-4)
On a counter flash, Talisca finds himself face to face with the Al-Ittihad goalkeeper… and slips the ball to Sadio Mané.
The Senegalese star scores the break goal. It makes 4-2 for Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s double! 53rd goal for him in 2023 (2-3)
Cristiano Ronaldo scores again from the penalty spot. This is the Portuguese’s 53rd goal in 2023, a total which takes into account his six achievements in the Arab Champion Clubs’ Cup.
With this 53rd goal, CR7 overtakes Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé in the ranking of scorers for the calendar year (club and selection). Even if some will remind that the Arab Cup of Champion Clubs is not an official FIFA competition (which would leave it behind the Kane-Mbappé duo in the ranking for the calendar year).
New penalty for Al-Nassr, Fabinho sent off
Fabinho misses and seems to make a mistake. After checking the video, the official whistles a new penalty and gives a second yellow, therefore red, to the Brazilian.
CR7’s free kick…. above (2-2)
After a foul on Sadio Mané, Cristiano Ronaldo takes charge of taking a free kick ideally placed at 23m and full axis. But the Portuguese’s powerful shot goes over the cages. The Al-Ittihad goalkeeper seemed there to make the save.
Benzema misses the target (2-2)
Found in the area, Karim Benzema controls his chest then tries his luck. The Frenchman’s shot misses Al-Nassr’s goals.
Complicated match for the 2022 Ballon d’or but the ‘Nueve’ does not give up.
Hamdallah very close to the hat-trick, magnificent double save in front of Benzema (2-2)
In the wake of the equalizer, Hamdallah found himself again in Al-Nasser’s area but came up against Nawaf Al Aqidi.
Karim Benzema followed well but the goalkeeper has already got up and makes a magnificent reflex save against the Frenchman.
Still 2-2 in this clash of the Saudi championship.
Hamdallah’s double to revive Al-Ittihad (2-2)
The Moroccan Hamdallah scores a double. On a magnificent free kick from Coronado, the Moroccan dives his head and deceives the Al-Nassr goalkeeper.
Even if Cristiano Ronaldo gets angry, it’s still 2-2
The second period is underway (1-2)
Not very dangerous with the exception of Hamdallah’s opener, Al-Ittihad must show another face to hope to equalize or even beat Al-Nassr this Tuesday.
The second half begins.
It’s the break, Al-Ittihad led and disappointing (1-2)
After twelve minutes of added time, the Greek referee whistles for half-time. Despite a nice goal to open the scoring, Al-Ittihad was knocked down by Al-Nassr.
Taking advantage of a foul from Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot before seeing Talisca put his team in front. Behind, Al-Nassr managed his lead rather well.
2-1 at the break for Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad in this clash.
Al-Ittihad not dangerous enough (1-2)
Al-Ittihad has not yet managed to worry Al-Nassr’s defense too much. Despite twelve minutes of additional time before half-time, Karim Benzema and his team are not dangerous.
Talisca’s goal in video
Don’t miss Talisca’s goal on video. A very important pawn for Talisca which allows Al-Nassr to temporarily return to seven points behind leader Al-Hilal.
Quel but from Talisca! (1-2)
Found at the penalty spot on a good cross from Alex Telles, Talisca controls and signs a superb sequence to hook the last defender and adjust the Al-Ittihad goalkeeper.
It makes 2-1 for Al-Nassr in this Saudi D1 clash.
The pace is running out of steam a little (1-1)
After a few crazy minutes, the pace drops a little in this match at the top. Al-Ittihad is struggling to take control of the game.
The Frenchman N’Golo Kanté, for example, is having a little trouble getting into his match.
The cross section for CR7 (1-1)
In the wake of his penalty goal, Cristiano Ronaldo finds the bar. Served by Sadio Mané with a nice outside foot, the Portuguese was unlucky and will have to wait for a possible double.
Ronaldo transforms (1-1)
As in the heyday of Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo recovered a penalty thanks to Karim Benzema. This time it’s not a good thing for the Frenchman but CR7 didn’t tremble and equalized with a perfect counterattack.
1-1 in this clash between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr.
Benzema’s fault, penalty for Al-Nassr (1-0)
By trying to clear the ball in his area, Karim Benzema makes a big mistake. The Frenchman offers a penalty to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Hamdallah’s slalom after an assist from Benzema (1-0)
On Al-Ittihad’s first action, Karim Benzema found Hamdallah in the opposing area. The striker signed a nice slalom before hitting. If Nawaf Al Aqidi touched the ball, he could not deflect it out of his goal.
1-0 for Al-Ittihad thanks to a decisive Karim Benzema!
Talisca’s strike released (0-0)
A harmless strike from Talisca is released by the Al-Ittihad goalkeeper. If we take the first shot on target of the match, still no goal while Al-Nassr pushes at the start of the match.
Al-Ittihad fans don’t give up on the team
Before the match, Al-Ittihad supporters showed their support for the team led by Marcelo Gallardo.
Despite the recent difficulties, the fans are still there and have made it known to Karim Benzema and his partners.
CR7’s backheel for Mané…corner (0-0)
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané are looking for each other a lot. With a nice backheel, the Portuguese looked for his Senegalese teammate. But it was saved by a good return from the Al-Ittihad defense.
The corner does nothing. A few moments earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo saw his goal logically refused.
It’s saved in front of Ronaldo (0-0)
After an overflow from Sadio Mané on the left wing, the ball is centered towards Talisca. The Brazilian heads back and looks for Cristiano Ronaldo. But a defender intervenes and clears the ball in front of the Portuguese star. Still no shots on target and no goals in this duel.
Talisca and Al Hawsawi remain on the ground (0-0)
In an aerial duel, Taslica’s head touches that of Al Hawsawi. If the Brazilian from Al-Nassr gets up, the Al-Ittihad defender takes a little longer to recover and needed some facial treatment.
Let’s go for the Al Ittihad-Al Nassr clash (0-0)
The kick-off is given after a nice moment between the Al-Ittihad players and their supporters, still there despite the crisis of results.
Time for the long-awaited match
The Saudi anthem sounds in Jeddah. The players greet each other and the clash will begin.
Al-Nassr still dreams of the title, Al-Ittihad must recover
With strong summer recruitment, Al-Nassr remains in the race for the title after 17 matches and before this late shock against Al-Ittihad. Cristiano Ronaldo’s partners must win to stay in contact with leader Al-Hilal.
For Al-Ittihad, the situation is different since the group now led by Marcelo Gallardo is struggling to shine and is only sixth in the ranking.
The top 6 of the Saudi championship:
1. Al-Hilal with 50 points
2. Al-Nassr with 40 points
3. Al Ahli with 37 points
4. Al-Taawon with 34 points
5. Damac with 30 points
6. Al-Ittihad with 28 points
Ronaldo and Mané start for Al-Nassr
On the Al-Nassr side too the stars are very present. In addition to captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, Talisca is aligned. Just like Aymeric Laporte, Alex Telles, Seko Fofana and Marcelo Brozovic.
Al-Nassr’s eleven: Nawaf, Sultan, Lajami, Laporte, Telles, Brozovic, Fofana, Otavio, Talisca, Mané Ronaldo.
Benzema and Kanté starters with Al-Ittihad
Unsurprisingly, Al-Ittihad aligns its stars for the clash of the 17th day of the championship. Karim Benzema is there, the same for N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho.
On the Al-Ittihad: Al Muaiouf, Al Sahafi, Kadesh, Fabinho, Al Hawsawi, Kanté, Al Ghamdi, Coronado, Romarinho, Benzema, Hamdallah.
Hello everyone,
Arriving this summer in Saudi Arabia, Karim Benzema had a complicated start to the season with Al-Ittihad before challenging Al-Nassr this Tuesday during the 17th day of the season in the first division.
Sixth in the standings and already relegated to nine points from the podium, Al-Ittihad must win to try to revive. Problem, Al-Nassr still dreams of the title and must win so as not to let Al-Hilal fly away. A shock to follow at 7 p.m.
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