Summary and Goals | Al Nassr Riyadh 2-3 Al-Ettifaq: Matchday 21 of the Saudi Professional League Full-Time

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The meeting has just ended.

The linesman raises his flag to signal the offside position of Sadio Mané (Al Nassr).

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) was about to receive a nice pass in a great position, but a defender intervened with a well-timed clearance.

Ahmed Bamsaud (Al-Ettifaq) cannot be surprised. Good decision by the referee, who calmed the situation down.

Sadio Mané (Al Nassr) spots a teammate unmarked and tries to send him a low pass, but a defender reads the action and averts the danger perfectly.

Abdulelah Al Malki (Al-Ettifaq) has been shown a yellow card by the referee for protesting. He will have to be careful in the remainder of the match.

Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) fouls. He sees red card and has to leave the field.

6 minutes of added time will be played.

Goal! The ball bounces to the feet of Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq) just outside the box. Without thinking twice, he fires a brilliant shot into the top right corner just out of Bento's reach. The score is 2:3.

Corner quickly taken by Al-Ettifaq.

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq) is unmarked in the penalty area but the goalkeeper makes a great save to prevent him from heading home. The ball goes out for a corner. Al-Ettifaq creates a chance to threaten the opposition goal.

The ball goes out. Corner for Al-Ettifaq.

Demarai Gray (Al-Ettifaq) misses a great chance! The fans were already celebrating his effort from the edge of the box after a brilliant individual move. The ball went into the top right corner but Bento made an amazing save. Al-Ettifaq will take a corner.

Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr) evades the defence and curls the ball in from the edge of the box. Cristiano Ronaldo receives it but is cleared by a defender.

One change is made. Aymeric Laporte comes off and Abdulmajeed Al Sulaiheem (Al Nassr) comes on.

Own goal! Mohammed Al Fatil (Al Nassr) scores an own goal after trying to intercept a pass and makes it 2:2.

Sadio Mané (Al Nassr) rushes and the assistant referee raises his flag. Offside. Indirect free kick for the opposing team.

Saad Al Shehri makes a change. Joao Costa is replaced by Ahmed Bamsaud (Al-Ettifaq).

A change is about to be made. Abdulelah Al Malki (Al-Ettifaq) will come on to replace Mukhtar Ali.

Mohammed Abdulrahman (Al-Ettifaq) crosses the ball but it fails to reach any of his teammates. The ball has gone out and a goal kick is awarded to Al Nassr Riyadh.

Demarai Gray (Al-Ettifaq) takes a shot from a good position outside the box but it is blocked by an alert defender.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) receives a fine pass inside the box and is left alone in front of the goalkeeper, but he hits a weak shot towards the bottom right corner and is easily saved by Marek Rodak.

Sadio Mané (Al Nassr) runs and is caught offside.

A change has been made. Angelo (Al Nassr) has replaced Ayman Yahya.

The assistant raises the flag to signal the offside position of an Al Nassr Riyadh player.

A long-range free kick will be taken by Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr), always a threat to the goalkeeper.

Saad Al Shehri decides to make a change to liven up his team's play. Radhi Al Otaibi leaves the field of play and is replaced by Mohammed Abdulrahman (Al-Ettifaq).

Gooooal! Al-Nassr 2, Al-Ettifaq 1. Mohammed Al Fatil (Al-Nassr) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

What a great goal from outside the box! Mohammed Al Fatil (Al Nassr) fired a powerful and precise shot into the centre of the goal.

Substitution. Majed Qasheesh leaves the field of play and is replaced by Salem Al Najdi (Al Nassr).

Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) tests Marek Rodak with a shot from outside the box, but to no avail.

Goal! No, it is ruled out for offside. Ayman Yahya (Al Nassr) disagrees, but the assistant referee's decision is clear.

Referee Kirill Levnikov points to the centre circle, validating the goal after a VAR review. Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq) bursts into jubilation.

The joy of the Al-Ettifaq players may be justified, as referee Kirill Levnikov will use VAR to determine if there was an offside.

Goal disallowed for Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq) for offside!

Alvaro Medran (Al-Ettifaq) takes a long-range free kick. Players who are good in the air will be waiting for a cross from the edge of the box.

Al Nassr Riyadh takes the corner short.

Sadio Mané (Al Nassr) manages to get into the penalty area, but his final pass is intercepted by the defence. The ball goes out of play. Corner awarded to Al Nassr Riyadh.

No defender touched the ball. It will be a goal kick.

Ayman Yahya (Al Nassr) leaps up and heads a brilliant cross past the goalkeeper into the top left corner.

Radhi Al Otaibi (Al-Ettifaq) takes a throw-in and sends the ball into the box.

Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr) takes the corner kick straight at goal, but the goalkeeper makes a save on the goal line.

There is no time for more in the first half of this match.

Corner kick. Álvaro Medrán (Al-Ettifaq) prepares to take it.

Al-Ettifaq's Alvaro Medran received a precise pass inside the box and then shot on goal without success, hitting the left post.

The fourth official indicates that 3 minutes will be added.

Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr) takes the corner kick straight at goal, but the goalkeeper makes a save on the goal line.

It's a corner. Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr) will try to connect with a teammate.

A look at the statistics. Shots on goal: 5:1.

Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr) tries his luck from the edge of the box and his shot goes wide of the left post. The ball is out and a goal kick is awarded to Al-Ettifaq.

Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) breaks free from a defender and fires low into the centre of the goal from medium distance, but Marek Rodak is well positioned and saves without difficulty.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) breaks free from the defence but is caught offside.

Sadio Mané (Al Nassr) shoots from outside the box, but his attempt is blocked.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) tries to find a teammate with a good pass aimed at the box, but a defender reacts well and intercepts it.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) is offside.

Vitinho (Al-Ettifaq) makes space and tries to threaten the opposition goal with a great shot from distance that goes just wide of the right post. The ball is out and a goal kick is awarded to Al Nassr Riyadh.

Karl Toko Ekambi (Al-Ettifaq) takes a powerful shot that is blocked by a defender.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) has a great chance to score inside the six-yard box, he shoots into the centre of the goal, and Marek Rodak makes a magnificent save.

Ayman Yahya (Al Nassr) shoots at goal from inside the box, but his effort is blocked.

Good defensive action. Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) tried to send a pass to Cristiano Ronaldo inside the box, but it was intercepted.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) had a great chance to change the scoreline. He ran towards goal and hooked a low shot from the edge of the area that went in, but the goalkeeper was ready and made a sensational save.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) takes a free kick from a good position and fires a dangerous shot over the bar. The ball is saved by an alert Marek Rodak. The ball has gone out and a goal kick is awarded to Al-Ettifaq.

The referee signals a foul just a few metres from the penalty area. Several players are positioned around the ball, but it seems that Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) will be the one to take the shot.

Kirill Levnikov saves the game. Al-Ettifaq has won the ball but the referee considers his action to be foul play. Free kick for Al Nassr Riyadh. Very good position for a direct shot.

Al-Ettifaq's Alvaro Medran tests Bento with a shot from outside the box, but to no avail.

Easy save from Marek Rodak. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) found space to shoot after receiving a pass, but sent the ball straight down the middle into the goalkeeper's gloves.

Dangerous play by Majed Qasheesh (Al Nassr). Kirill Levnikov calls the foul.

Vitinho (Al-Ettifaq) takes the corner, but a defender gets in front and prevents the danger.

Joao Costa (Al-Ettifaq) shoots from inside the box but it is well blocked. Good move by Al-Ettifaq which forces a corner.

The assistant referee signals offside and the main referee confirms his decision. Offside position by Karl Toko Ekambi (Al-Ettifaq).

Joao Costa (Al-Ettifaq) takes a quick throw-in and leaves the opposition defence one man short.

Kirill Levnikov whistles for a foul on Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr). Al-Ettifaq forces a foul and is free to take another offensive action.

Radhi Al Otaibi (Al-Ettifaq) calls for medical assistance after suffering a blow in the previous entry.

Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) receives a cross on the edge of the box and fires into the centre of the goal. The keeper has no problems.

Good shot from Vitinho (Al-Ettifaq) from the edge of the box, but it is crossed low and ends up in the hands of Bento. Easy save.

Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) gets in a shot from inside the box but it goes wide to the left. The ball is out and a goal kick is awarded to Al-Ettifaq.

The ball goes out of bounds and Al-Ettifaq takes a goal kick.

Mohammed Al Fatil (Al Nassr) is lying on the pitch after being challenged and will receive medical attention.

Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) gets onto a cross from the side and tries his luck with a shot from the edge of the box that goes just over the bar. The ball is out and a goal kick is given to Al-Ettifaq.

Al Nassr's Recent Matches

Al Nassr has displayed impressive form recently. They secured a 3-1 victory over Al Fateh on February 10, with Ronaldo netting a brace. This was followed by a 2-0 win against Al Shabab on February 14, where Jhon Duran scored both goals. Their most recent match saw a dominant 4-0 triumph over Al Raed on February 17, with contributions from multiple players.

Al Ettifaq's Recent Matches

Al Ettifaq has experienced mixed results in their recent outings. They suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Al Ittihad on February 9, despite an early lead. A 1-1 draw against Al Taawoun on February 13 showcased their defensive improvements. However, they faced a setback with a 0-3 loss to Al Hilal on February 18, highlighting areas needing attention.

Match Details

• Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
• Tournament: Saudi Pro League – Round 21
• Stadium: Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia