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Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad FC Draw in Thrilling Jeddah Encounter
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad FC played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a matchday 13 clash of the Saudi Pro League, held at the King Abdullah Sports City on December 6th, 2024. The match, officiated by Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa, was a captivating encounter.
Al-Nassr dominated possession (62%), registering 11 shots (4 on target), showcasing a more attacking style of play. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a vital equalizer in the 57th minute, assisted by Angelo.
Al-Ittihad, however, proved more clinical in front of goal, scoring twice. Karim Benzema put his team ahead in the 55th minute, assisted by M. Al Shanqiti, and Steven Bergwijn secured the draw with a late goal in the 90th minute. Despite lower possession (38%) and fewer shots on target (6), their effectiveness on the counter-attack was pivotal.
The match was a tense affair, with a total of 12 yellow cards issued: 4 to Al-Nassr (Brozovic, Al Ghannam, Laporte, and Otavio) and 3 to Al-Ittihad (Pereira, Bergwijn, and Benzema). No red cards were shown. Despite the intensity, both teams displayed their footballing quality, providing a spectacle for the fans.
Substitutions al-ittihad fc: at minute 46 A. Al Amri came in and A. Al Oboud went out., at minute 84 F. Al Saqour came in and M. Al Shanqiti went out., at minute 90 S. Al Shehri came in and S. Bergwijn went out.
Substitutions al-nassr: at minute 72 A. Ghareeb came in and Angelo went out., at minute 90 M. Maran came in and A. Al Khaibari went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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