O Al Hilal continues to make history. On the afternoon of this Monday (8), the team led by Jorge Jesus extended their winning streak and secured a place in the final of the Saudi Super Cup by beating Al Nassrby 2 to 1.
Goals from Al-Dawsari and Malcom made the Al Hilal extend the record for consecutive victories – now 33 – in the history of football.
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In the final of the Saudi Super Cup, Jorge Jesus’ team will face Al Ittihadwho had earlier beaten Al Wehda, 2-1.
The game started open and both teams created several opportunities. In one of them, Al-Hamdan even dribbled past goalkeeper Ospina, but he had no angle and his teammates took a while to finish. The answer from Al Nassr came with Cristiano Ronaldo. Bono had to stretch out to palm it.
In the 37th minute, the team’s defense Al Nassr He cleared the ball badly and the ball fell at Malcom’s feet. Facing the goal, the Brazilian shot from the baseline. In stoppage time, the most controversial move of the game so far.
Mané crossed, Cristiano Ronaldo It didn’t reach and Otávio sent it into the back of Bono’s net. However, the referee ruled that the Portuguese player was offside, as he slightly deflected the ball.
O Al Hilal came back more connected than the opponent at half-time and, after creating two good opportunities, opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Milinkovic-Savic pivoted and left it for Al-Dawsari, who tapped in Ospina’s exit.
The pressure from the team led by Jorge Jesus continued and Malcom hit the post with a shot from outside the area. In the 26th minute, the Brazilian didn’t waste anything. Michael crossed just enough for the number 77 to head into Ospina’s corner.
Time closed in the final minutes, after Cristiano Ronaldo having pushed Abdulhamid on the touchline. The Portuguese star was sent off by the referee. Even with one down, Al Nassr managed to pull one back in stoppage time with Sadio Mané.
Al Hilal’s next games
Al Nassr’s next games
Al Feiha (C): 19/04, 12h (from Brazil) – Saudi League
Al Khaleej (F): 04/27, 3pm (from Brasilia) – Saudi League
Al Khaleej (C): 05/01, 3pm (Brasília time) – Copa del Rey