Al Hilal Dominates with a 3-0 Victory Over Al Nassr, Strengthening Its Grip on the Saudi Pro League Leadership
Al Hilal secures a crucial 3-0 victory against arch-rivals Al Nassr, with Serbian duo Sergej Savic and Aleksandar Mitrovic shining. Explore the match highlights, goals, and the significant impact on the Saudi Pro League standings.
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⚽🏆 Al Hilal’s Commanding Win Breaks Al Nassr’s Streak
In a highly anticipated clash, Al Hilal emerged victorious against their fierce rivals, Al Nassr, with a convincing 3-0 scoreline at King Fahd Stadium on Friday. The Serbian duo, Sergej Savic and Aleksandar Mitrovic found the net in the 64th, 90th, and 90+2nd minutes, respectively.
Cristiano Ronaldo also rattled Yassin Bono’s net in the 73rd minute, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call by the referee. Al Hilal’s Ali Al Bleihi received a red card in injury time for the second half, leaving the blue team to finish the game with a numerical disadvantage.
With this triumph, Al Hilal solidifies their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League table with 41 points, now 7 points clear of their closest pursuers, Al Nassr.
🌟🚀 Savic and Mitrovic Shine for Al Hilal
The star of the match was undoubtedly Serbian midfielder Sergej Savic, who showcased his brilliance with a header in the 64th minute, breaking the deadlock. Mitrovic added to the celebration with two goals in the closing moments, securing a comprehensive victory for Al Hilal.
Despite Ronaldo’s attempt to contribute with a goal in the 73rd minute, the disallowed strike added drama to the encounter. The disallowed goal, contested by Ronaldo and coach Luis Castro, was eventually validated by television replays, supporting the referee’s decision.
🔄🟥 Tactical Changes and Al Nassr’s Resilience
The first half witnessed numerous missed opportunities from both sides, with Al Nassr having a fair share of chances. The pace of the game was intense from the beginning, with Mitrovic almost opening the scoring in the third minute, capitalizing on a pass from Malcolm, only to miss the target.