English:
Al-Nassr Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match Against Al-Ittihad in Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – In a vibrant encounter held at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City, Al-Nassr triumphed over Al-Ittihad in a match corresponding to the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League. The visiting team demonstrated attacking effectiveness, capitalizing on their opportunities to take all three points.
The match began with Al-Nassr taking the initiative. Sadio Mané opened the scoring in the 9th minute, thanks to an assist from Kingsley Coman. Al-Ittihad, with greater ball possession (55%), tried to react, but encountered a solid defense and the speed of Al-Nassr’s counterattacks. Cristiano Ronaldo extended Al-Nassr’s lead in the 35th minute, again assisted by Sadio Mané, consolidating the visiting team’s dominance in the first half.
In the second half, Al-Ittihad sought to reduce the deficit and created some opportunities, but a lack of aim and a good performance from the Al-Nassr goalkeeper prevented them from scoring. The match was characterized by intensity in midfield and the battle for control of the ball. Al-Ittihad committed a total of 12 fouls and received two yellow cards (S. Bergwijn in the 80th and A. Sharahili in the 82nd minute). Al-Nassr, although with less possession (45%), was more effective in its shots, with a total of 20, although only 3 were on target. Ultimately, Al-Nassr took the victory with goals from Mané and Ronaldo. Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas officiated the match.
Substitutions al-ittihad fc: at minute 45 H. Aouar came in and F. Al Ghamdi went out., at minute 61 M. Fagihy came in and A. Al Oboud went out., at minute 77 A. Al Julaydan came in and A. Sharahili went out.
Substitutions al-nassr: at minute 86 K. Coman came in and S. Al Ghannam went out., at minute 90 A. Al Khaibari came in and A. Al Hassan went out., at minute 90 A. Yahya came in and A. Ghareeb went out., at minute 90 C. Ronaldo came in and A. Al Amri went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ittihad FC
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Al-Nassr
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