April 09, 2024 03:09
FULL-TIME
Full-time!
Al Hilal is through to the final of Super Cup. Nassr did get a consolation goal back courtesy of Mane but in vain as Nassr bows out.
90+9’ - Mane scores!
Nassr gets one back as Mane scores off of Ghareeb’s assist.
90+6’
Nassr had a chance as Ghareeb passes it to Mane inside the box but he fails to control it.
90’
10 minutes given as stoppage time.
April 09, 2024 02:52
RED CARD
85’ - Ronaldo sent off!
Ronaldo is sent off for elbowing an Al Hilal player over an argument.
82’
Brozovic plays it to Ronaldo whose shot is blocked by Koulibaly.
78’
Salem does brilliiant to beat two defenders inside the box and passes it in the middle for his teammate who fails to control it. Chance squandered by Hilal.
72’ - Hilal extends the lead!
Michael crosses it in from the right and finds an unmarked Malcom who heads it into the goal!
72’
Savic makes another solid pss to Salem who cuts it in to Hamdan but his shot is saved by Ospina.
71’
Michael tries to find Malcom inside the box but Laporte intercepts.
70’
Otavio beats Koulibaly on the left and crosses it on for Ronaldo who controls it with his chest but fails to take a shot in time.
66’ - Malcom hits the post!
Malcom takes a shot from way outside the box with the perfect power but the ball hits the side-post. Great relief for Nassr’s Ospina.
62’ - Salem scores opener!
Hilal breaks into the counter as Savic dribbles down the middle and flicks it through Nassr’s defense for Salem who takes a touch and finishes it on the bottom left corner.
59’
Otavio crosses it on the far-post to Sultan who’s header fails to get to Ronaldo in the middle of the box or go into the net as the ball goes out for a goalkick.
58’
Laporte gives the ball away carelessly but Hilal fails to break through Nassr’s crowded box.
57’
Malcom brought down by Mane deep in the final third. Free-kick from a good position but it amounts to nothing.
54’
Lajami stops a Hilal counter by a foul on Salem, Yellow card given.
53’
Koulibaly forces Ronaldo out of bounds as the striker struggles inside the box.
48’
Hilal plays a cross into the box as Hamdan soars high and heads the ball inside the six-yard line but the ball goes over the post!
Second-half!
Second-half is underway with the scores all tied up!
Half-time! HIL 0-0 NAS
Nassr did find the net but it was ruled off-side as the game is all square at the halfway point. Both teams are looking strong but are yet to get the opening goal. Nassr will be hoping to break on the counter better whereas Hilal needs to convert from good scoring positions.
45+4’ - Otavio scores but goal doesn’t count!
Mane plays a low-driven cross from the right as the ball goes past Ronaldo and to Otavio on the far-post as the ball finds the net. However VAR says Ronaldo was off-side and NO GOAL!
45+3’
Al Hilal has caught Nassr five times with its off-side trap in the first half!
45’
5 minutes awarded as added time.
43’
It has been a physical battle between the two sides with eight fouls committed by Al Hilal already!
37’
Neves plays a dink inside for Michael but Telles makes a crucial interception. Malcom takes a follow-up shot but goes off-target.
34’
Savic given a yellow for grabbing Otavio from behind.
31’
It has been an exciting and aggressive game of football with ample chances on both sides!
28’
Yellow to Salem for a tackle from behind on Otavio while Nassr was on a counter.
25’
Ronaldo cuts in from the right after doing a few step overs but his near-post attempt goes wide.
22’
Al Shahrani plays a great ball to Salem on the left wing but he dribbles too deep and goes out of bounds.
21’
Mane tries to find Ronaldo inside the box but intercepted by Koulibaly.
17’ - Ronaldo misses big chance!
Mane plays a through to Ronaldo who was through on goal as he fires a powerful shot but saved by Hilal’s Bono.
16’
Salem is fed a good ball across the wing on the left but his shot from distance goes way over the post.
14’
Ospina makes a brilliant save off of a volley from inside the box.
13’
Nassr’s Ospina was off his line but the defenders did well to crowd the box and Hilal fails to make an attempt on goal.
12’
Ronaldo and Mane play a one-two on the counter. Ronaldo plays a through to Mane as he was in on goal but called off-side.
10’
Salem passes it inside the box from the left wing to Alhamdan but the attacker fails to control it and fire a shot.
9’
Mane tries to play Ronaldo through but intercepted.
8’
Ronaldo cuts into the box from the right and takes a shot from a tight angle, off-target.
7’
Mane sprints down the right flank but stopped by Hilal’s backline. Salem breaks into a counter for Hilal but fails to make the final pass in the final third.
6’
Ronaldo steals the ball from Otavio, his teammate and takes a poor shot on goal.
4’
Mane in pain as he is fouled by Bulayhi.
3’
Al Hilal was on the attack as Neves fires a shot from the inside box but way off-target!
Kick-off!
The big clash is underway!
Ronaldo in scoring form!
Ronaldo has scored six goals in his last three matches for Al Nassr.
Al Hilal is on a roll!
Al Hilal is on a 35-match winning streak!
Al Nassr’s starting lineup!
Where to watch?
The Saudi Super Cup match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
The Saudi Pro League matches can be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.
Match Preview:
All you need to know about the Saudi Super Cup semifinal between Al Hilal and Al Nassr to be played at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium stadium in Abu Dhabi.
