Al-Nassr has advanced to the quarterfinals of the King Cup of Champions after defeating Al Ettifaq 1-0 in a closely contested match.
The game was held on October 31, 2023, at Al Nassr's home ground in Saudi Arabia. Sadio Mane scored the winning goal in the 107th minute of extra time, securing the victory for Al Nassr.
Together with his teammates, Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in the victory on multiple occasions.
With 34 goals in 40 games, the former Manchester United legend has been instrumental for Al-Nassr.
Highlights of Al-Nassr vs Al-Ettifaq's match
The game was a close one, with both teams displaying great determination and skill. Al Nassr had a strong start to the game, with Ronaldo nearly scoring in the 12th minute before the goalkeeper stopped him.
Al Ettifaq's tenacity in defense prevented Al Nassr from scoring. Just before halftime, Brazilian player Talisca for Al Nassr was shown a red card and sent off after having a goal disallowed.
Al Nassr, despite having only ten men left, kept pressing forward with Ronaldo at the helm. Mane scored the game-winning goal in the 107th minute of extra time to send Al Nassr to the quarterfinals.
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Mane celebrates goal against Al-Ettifaq, sending Al-Nassr to the quarterfinals. | Credit: Saudi Gazette[/caption]
Al-Nassr's Victory
With this victory, Al Nassr has secured a spot in the King Cup of Champions quarterfinals. In the next stage, they will meet
Neymar's club, Al Hilal.
This is a huge victory for Al Nassr, who are consistently ranked as one of the best teams in Saudi Arabia. The win over Al Ettifaq is a reflection of Al Nassr's quality and determination, and it should give them confidence as they look to advance in the tournament.
Watch the highlight of the match here:
https://youtu.be/oFTy6vtvNrc?si=VcGRe56b_E6kUavc
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