Al-Nassr Star Cristiano Ronaldo Receives Red Card, Al Hilal Edges Past Al Nassr in Saudi Super Cup Semi-Final

The most awaited clash between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final lived up to the hype. In the final minutes of the game, Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card, and last last-minute goal by Sadio Mane added spice to a close encounter. However, Al-Hilal booked their spot in the final by emerging victorious with a narrow 2-1 win.

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First Half Ends Goalless Despite Big Chances

The first half was a tight affair with both teams trying to score but defenders prevailed and cancelled each other out. Al Nassr thought they had scored a goal early on, but their celebrations were short-lived as the goal was ruled offside. Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, had a golden opportunity for Al Hilal, but his powerful shot was brilliantly saved by the goalkeeper. The first 45 minutes ended scoreless, leaving the fans hungry for more.

Salem Scores, Cristiano Ronaldo Sees Red

The second half saw the intensity rise on the pitch, reflected by several yellow cards shown for fouls. The defence was finally broken in the 62nd minute by Al Hilal’s Salem. A swift counter-attack caught the Al Nassr defense off guard, and Salem took the opportunity to slot the ball into the nets, giving Al Hilal a much-needed lead.

Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Full Match Highlights:
Cristiano Ronaldo tried his best to score a goal, but the referee controversially gave him a red card. Always against my GOAT. #corrupt referee.🥺
Drop your love for Ronaldo and repost this post again to stand against #Corruption pic.twitter.com/xwEywF8oPZ

— Denise (@denissessed) April 8, 2024

The drama intensified further in the 85th minute when Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card for an elbow on an Al Hilal player. This decision shocked the fans throughout the stadium, as Ronaldo’s absence was a major blow for Al Nassr.

Mane Scores Late, But Al Hilal Holds On

Despite being a man down, Al Nassr refused to give up. Their fighting spirit paid off in the dying moments of the game, with Sadio Mane scoring a consolation goal in the 9th minute of stoppage time. However, it was too little too late for Al Nassr, as Al Hilal managed to hold on to their lead and secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

With Al Hilal booking their spot, the Super Cup final will see them face off against Al Ittihad. This match will be a chance for Al Hilal to prove their dominance in Saudi Arabian football, while Al Ittihad will be aiming to cause an upset and lift the trophy.