Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE protection of the Al Wehda vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match on the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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80’
A shot by Eisa goes broad off objective. He was so near getting the primary objective for Wehda. Given the smallest of area and he takes a shot.
75’
A flurry of adjustments on the pitch. Al Nassr and Al Wehda make two substitutions every.
70’
Wehda has lastly discovered a footing within the match because it makes a presence within the Nassr penalty space. Unfortunately, it has come too late to make an influence on the outcome.
61’
And he provides a fourth objective! There isn’t any stopping Cristiano Ronaldo tonight. Al Nassr makes it 4-0! Ronaldo breaks right into a run down the center and he will get a cross. His first shot is stopped however he very kindly will get the rebound at his ft. Slotted into the left nook and provides one other objective to his tally.
53’
Ronaldo from the spot! That’s the hattrick, his first in Saudi Arabia. And Al Nassr leads 3-0. He slides the ball to the left. The keeper guesses the route however the ball is simply too far broad to get a hand to it.
50’
VAR awards a penalty to Al Nassr. Wellyof Al Wehda makes a large number of an aerial ball. It clearly struck his arm, the referee has a have a look at the monitor and factors to the spot.
47’
Saved by Atiah! Al Nassr picks up from the place it left off. Ronaldo performs a cross into Ghareeb’s path. Ghareeb beats a defender and shoots. Atiah will get right down to his proper to save lots of the shot from going into the web.
2ND HALF
Al Wehda will get the second half underway.
HT: Al Wehda 0-2 Al Nassr
It’s been straightforward for Al Nassr within the first half. It has been capable of forestall Wehda from penetrating its penalty space and the remainder has been managed by its star ahead. Ronaldo has overwhelmed Al Wehda’s goalkeeper twice – as soon as along with his left foot and as soon as along with his proper. Ronaldo additionally reached his five hundredth league objective with the primary objective. A hattrick would certainly be on his thoughts when the groups take the sphere for the second half. Al Nassr will reclaim the highest spot if the rating stays the identical.
40’
Ronaldo with one other objective! Al Nassr leads 2-0! A proper footed shot beats Atiah and off goes Ronaldo into his ‘SIUUUU’ celebration! A fast counter assault sees Ronaldo in entrance of objective from the suitable aspect. He takes a very good have a look at the goal and finds the web. There is a protracted, lengthy VAR test however the objective stands.
37’
A set piece for Al Wehda however that too yields nothing for the house group. A supply from the suitable aspect finds a header however loops up into the gloves of Nawaf.
35’
Al Nassr controlling the ball slightly simply right here. Wehda has been unable to construct any assault which might threaten the away group’s objective.
29’
Rodrigues, a lone physique within the Nassr penalty space, tries to work one thing for his aspect however he’s crowded out and is finally dominated offside.
27’
Another potential probability for Nassr. Gustavo with a exact lengthy ball for Ghareeb within the penalty space. Ghareeb squares it however Wehda manages to intercept. There have been shouts of handball by Nassr gamers however referee waves it off.
21’
RONALDO SCORES! That’s his five hundredth league objective! His second in Saudi Pro League and he provides the result in Al Nassr. He acquired a cross from the midfield and Ronaldo shot along with his left to beat the Wehda goalkeeper. A short delay for a VAR test however the objective stands.
18’
Rodrigues hits the submit! Nassr escapes. He will get the ball from a throw, turns and lets a pictures along with his left foot. Nawaf was overwhelmed in objective however the submit saved him.
16’
Ronaldo’s free kick hits the wall and wins a nook. The free kick got here to be for Nassr after Duarte fouled Sami close to the penalty space.
13’
Konan crosses the ball from the left wing for Nassr however it’s overhit and is collected by the keeper. There was hope of involving Ronaldo in that play however poor supply let the aspect down.
12’
Sultan and Ghareeb construct an assault for Nassr on the suitable wing. Sultan is fouled however the referee lets play proceed. The transfer stops when Ghareeb’s cross is cleared within the penalty space.
7’
Al Nassr has a nook and it goes for a near-post supply from the set piece however there’s cowl. Al Wehda defends it with ease.
4’
Wehda’s Al Ghamdi is fouled within the Nassr half and the house group has the chance to construct a risk.
3’
Wehda with the assault now. Naji dribbles down the suitable wing and places in a cross. There aren’t any crimson shirts within the field and Nassr is ready to clear the hazard with none hassle.
KICK OFF
Cristiano will get the ball rolling and Al Nassr retains the ball till Ronaldo is fouled close to the centre circle.
ALMOST UNDERWAY
The groups have made their method to the pitch and are finished with the formalities of the pre-match handshakes. The toss goes Al Nassr’s manner.
AL NASSR vs AL WEHDA
The first assembly between the 2 groups this season went Al Nassr’s manner. Vincent Aboubacker scored the one objective on the day and noticed his aspect take the three factors.
TALISCA MISSING
The Saudi Pro League’s highest scorer Talisca is suspended for the match at present after choosing a crimson card towards Al Fateh.
ANOTHER RECORD FOR RONALDO?
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a objective towards Al Fateh final week. This took him to 499 league objectives in his profession. Another one at present and the Portuguese would be the first to file 500 objectives in league soccer.
HEAD TO HEAD
Played: 21 | Al Nassr: 14 | Al Wehda: 3 | Draw: 4
LINEUPS
Al Wehda: Atiah, Kurdi, Makki, Duarte, Hawsawi, Anselmo, Bakshween, Fajr, Naji, Al-Ghamdi, Rodrigues
Al Nassr: Nawaf, Sultan, Mado, Amri, Konan, Khaibari, Gustavo, Ghareeb, Sami, Masharipov, Ronaldo
PREVIEW
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr will tackle Al Wehda on Thursday within the Saudi Pro League with Portuguese star on the cusp of reaching yet one more feat.
Ronaldo scored his maiden objective in an Al Nassr shirt towards Al Fateh final week, which took his general league objectives tally to 499. Another one at present and he’ll hit the five hundred mark, pipping his arch nemesis Lionel Messi, who sits at 496.
Al Nassr, nevertheless, might solely safe a draw towards Fateh and dropped two factors. This noticed Al Ittihad attain parity with Nassr at 34 factors from 15 video games.
Rudi Garcia’s aspect continues to be high of the factors desk however solely on objective distinction and the French supervisor would need his aspect to tug out a complete win towards a struggling Al Wehda.
Wehda is at present thirteenth within the league, having secured simply 15 factors and 4 wins.
Where to observe Cristiano Ronaldo in motion for Al Nassr?
The Al Wehda vs Al Nassr match won’t be obtainable on tv. However, the match will be reside streamed on Sony Liv in India.
What time does Al Wehda vs Al Nassr match start?
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Wehda vs Al Nassr will start at 11:00 PM IST.
Where is the Al Wehda vs Al Nassr match taking place?
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Wehda and Al Nassr will probably be performed at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
