Neymar’s Magical Debut: The Brazilian’s First Goal with Al-Hilal
Brazilian superstar Neymar made a remarkable debut for Al-Hilal, scoring his first goal for the Saudi Arabian team in their 3-0 victory over Iran’s Nassaji in the AFC Champions League. Explore the magical moment and Neymar’s journey with Al-Hilal.
Neymar, Al-Hilal, AFC Champions League, Debut Goal
Introduction:
On October 4, 2023, Brazilian football sensation Neymar da Silva, better known as Neymar, made a memorable impact on his debut with Al-Hilal, the Saudi Arabian club. He scored his first goal for the team in their resounding 3-0 victory over Iran’s Nassaji in the AFC Champions League. Neymar took to his official Twitter account to share his excitement about the previous night’s performance, accompanied by a magical wand emoji.
Neymar, aged 31, found the back of the net against Nassaji, marking his inaugural goal since joining Al-Hilal earlier in the current season. The transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to the Saudi club involved a staggering fee exceeding 90 million euros. Neymar signed a two-season contract with Al-Hilal, aiming to leave his mark on Asian football.
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Magical Debut Goal:
Neymar’s debut goal for Al-Hilal came as part of a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Nassaji. The Brazilian star opened his account in the AFC Champions League with a spectacular strike in the 58th minute of the match.
In a beautiful exchange between Neymar and Nasser Al-Dossary in the 58th minute, Neymar unleashed a rocket of a shot that nestled into the net, further extending Al-Hilal’s lead.
The left post denied Neymar his second goal and Al-Hilal’s third, as a powerful effort hit the woodwork after a brilliant play involving Kolabaly.
Last-Minute Brilliance:
In the 93rd minute of the match, substitute Saleh Al-Shahrani added the third goal for Al-Hilal with a powerful header from a corner kick. This late strike sealed a resounding 3-0 victory for the Saudi club, capping off a fantastic night for Neymar and his teammates.
Group Stage Dominance:
Al-Hilal’s convincing win against Nassaji propelled them to the top of Group Four in the AFC Champions League. They share the lead with Nasaf Qarshi from Uzbekistan, who also secured a 3-0 victory against Mumbai City in the same group. Nassaji remains in third place with their previous three points, while Mumbai City finds itself at the bottom of the group with no points to its name.