Al Hilal Advances to Saudi Super Cup Final with 2-1 Victory over Al Nassr
Ronaldo's Debut Ends in Defeat
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Hilal secured a spot in the Saudi Super Cup final on Thursday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over rivals Al Nassr. The highly anticipated match marked the debut of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for Al Nassr, but it was Al Hilal who ultimately prevailed in a thrilling contest.
Salem Al-Dawsari gave Al Hilal the lead in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Al Nassr. However, Ronaldo equalized for his new club just before halftime, converting a penalty kick awarded after a handball in the box.
The second half saw Al Hilal regain the advantage in the 53rd minute when Luciano Vietto fired home a stunning shot from the edge of the area. Al Nassr pushed for a late equalizer, but they were unable to breach the Al Hilal defense as the match ended with a 2-1 scoreline.
The victory sends Al Hilal to the Super Cup final, where they will face either Al Ittihad or Al Fayha on Sunday. For Al Nassr, the defeat marks a disappointing start to Ronaldo's tenure at the club. However, with Ronaldo in their ranks, Al Nassr will be determined to bounce back and challenge for more silverware in the future.
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