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Gulf Insider
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
Mané And Félix Fire 10-Man Al Nassr Into Saudi Super Cup Final
Sadio Mané and João Félix struck as 10-man Al Nassr edged Al Ittihad 2-1 in a dramatic Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Tuesday in Hong Kong, securing their place in the final despite a first-half red card. Mané opened the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a precise pass from Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozović to give Al Nassr an early advantage after a dominant start. But Al Ittihad hit back quickly. Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn capitalized on defensive confusion to equalize in the 16th minute, making it 1-1 and resetting the tempo of a frenetic first half. The match took a major turn in the 25th minute when Saudi referee Khalid Al-Turais showed a straight red card to Mané, reducing Nassr to 10 men and raising questions about their ability to sustain pressure. Yet even down a man, Al Nassr showed resilience and tactical discipline. Led by Brozović in midfield and with Cristiano Ronaldo orchestrating attacks, the Riyadh giants remained in control. The decisive moment came in the 60th minute. Ronaldo slipped a perfectly weighted ball through to Félix, who calmly slotted past the Ittihad goalkeeper. The goal was briefly reviewed by VAR but stood, giving Al Nassr a deserved lead once again. Despite late pressure from Ittihad, including waves of attacks in the final minutes, Al Nassr's defense held firm. The backline, buoyed by a cohesive team effort, managed to repel every attempt as the team closed out a gutsy win. Ronaldo's vision and leadership, along with Brozović's control and Félix's clinical finishing, ensured Al Nassr booked their place in the August 23 final, where they will face the winner of Wednesday's semi-final between Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah.
RTHK
14 hours ago
- Sport
- RTHK
Al-Nassr advance to Saudi Super Cup final
Al-Nassr advance to Saudi Super Cup final Al-Nassr are heading into the final on August 23 at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Reuters In a nerve-shredding clash under the Hong Kong Stadium lights, Al-Nassr fought hard to secure a 2-1 victory over Al-Ittihad, booking their place in the Saudi Super Cup final in dramatic fashion. From the first whistle, Cristiano Ronaldo's yellow and blue team looked determined to dictate the tempo. Their early pressure paid dividends, and they broke the deadlock with a moment of sheer quality from Sadio Mané. Found in space inside the box, the Senegalese star unleashed a volley that, despite a touch from the Ittihad goalkeeper, possessed too much power, rippling the net to send the Al-Nassr faithful into raptures. However, the momentum shifted before the break. Al-Ittihad found their way back into the tie with a slick equaliser. Steven Bergwijn, arriving at pace on the left flank, met a cross with a perfectly timed sliding effort that flew into the back of the net, ensuring the sides went into half-time locked at 1-1. The match turned on its head moments into the second half when Mané was shown a straight red card for a foul on Ittihad keeper Al Shanqiti, forcing Al-Nassr to play the entire remainder of the match with just ten men. A lightning counter-attack was finished with precision by João Félix, sending the team into the final. The journey in Hong Kong continues on Wednesday when Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ahli clash at the Hong Kong Stadium for the right to face Al-Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup final on August 23.
Saudi Gazette
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Mané and Félix fire 10-man Al Nassr into Saudi Super Cup final
Saudi Gazette report HONG KONG — Sadio Mané and João Félix struck as 10-man Al Nassr edged Al Ittihad 2-1 in a dramatic Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Tuesday in Hong Kong, securing their place in the final despite a first-half red card. Mané opened the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a precise pass from Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozović to give Al Nassr an early advantage after a dominant start. But Al Ittihad hit back quickly. Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn capitalized on defensive confusion to equalize in the 16th minute, making it 1-1 and resetting the tempo of a frenetic first half. The match took a major turn in the 25th minute when Saudi referee Khalid Al-Turais showed a straight red card to Mané, reducing Nassr to 10 men and raising questions about their ability to sustain pressure. Yet even down a man, Al Nassr showed resilience and tactical discipline. Led by Brozović in midfield and with Cristiano Ronaldo orchestrating attacks, the Riyadh giants remained in decisive moment came in the 60th minute. Ronaldo slipped a perfectly weighted ball through to Félix, who calmly slotted past the Ittihad goal was briefly reviewed by VAR but stood, giving Al Nassr a deserved lead once late pressure from Ittihad, including waves of attacks in the final minutes, Al Nassr's defense held backline, buoyed by a cohesive team effort, managed to repel every attempt as the team closed out a gutsy vision and leadership, along with Brozović's control and Félix's clinical finishing, ensured Al Nassr booked their place in the August 23 final, where they will face the winner of Wednesday's semi-final between Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Saudi Super Cup: Al Nassr to Face Al Ittihad Tonight
Rana Atef Tonight, Hong Kong Stadium will host the highly anticipated clash between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final. Al Nassr step into the match full of confidence after an active summer transfer window, determined to deliver their first official trophy alongside Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo and make amends for last season's setbacks. For the Riyadh side, victory over Ittihad would provide a huge boost ahead of the new Saudi Pro League campaign, especially with the spotlight on the duel between former Real Madrid legends Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Al Ittihad, meanwhile, arrive as the reigning league and cup champions, aiming to extend their dominance. The 'Tigers' see the Super Cup as a chance to complete a historic treble, strengthening their status at home and building momentum before the challenges of the upcoming season. While Ittihad qualify as league and cup holders, Al Nassr earned their spot in the competition by finishing third last season. The winner of this high-profile encounter will face either Al Ahli or Al Qadsiah in the final, scheduled for Wednesday. The tournament, running from August 19 to 23, is being staged in Hong Kong as part of the Saudi Football Federation's efforts to expand the global footprint of its domestic competitions. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News The Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack? 100% Fake and AI-Generated
Observer
2 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
U21 Youth Hockey League Sees Historic Victories and Rising Competition
MUSACT: The 2025 U21 Youth Hockey League witnessed an exciting round filled with goals. The last three matches resulted in a sweeping victory for Masirah over Sohar, a dominant win for Ahli Sidab against Saham, and an important triumph for Ittihad over Nasr. With these results, the total number of goals scored in the tournament has risen to 42 since its kickoff. Masirah Make History with an 18-Goal Win Masirah recorded a historic triumph over Sohar with an 18-0 victory at Sohar Sports Complex. The match began cautiously, but Masirah quickly imposed their attacking style, with Ahmed al Alawi opening the scoring in the 5th minute. By the second quarter, Masirah's frontline exploded, led by Abbas al Noufli, who netted a quick hat trick, closing the half with his team ahead 8-0. In the third quarter, Masirah continued their dominance, adding five more goals courtesy of Abbas al Noufli, Ahmed al Alawi, and Al Baraa al Noufli, ending the period 13-0. The final quarter was a continuation of the goal festival, with five additional goals from Ahmed al Alawi, Fadhl al Noufli, Abbas al Noufli, Ahmed al Kathiri, and Nasser al Noufli. The referee's whistle confirmed Masirah's record-breaking 18-0 victory. Ahli Sidab Crush Saham with 15 Goals In Group One, Ahli Sidab delivered a massive 15-0 victory over Saham at Sohar Sports Complex. The team opened aggressively, scoring four goals in the first quarter through Anas al Siyabi, Mohammed al Alawi, Muthim al Wahaibi, and Laith al Wahaibi. They extended their dominance in the second quarter with goals from Badr al Maini, Abdullah al Dughaishi, and Laith Al Wahaibi, finishing the half 7-0. U21 Youth Hockey League Sees Historic Victories and Rising Competition The third quarter saw a flurry of five more goals from Anas al Siyabi (two), Abdullah al Hasni, Ayad al Alawi, and Mohammed al Nasri, raising the tally to 12-0. In the fourth, Ahli Sidab capped their onslaught with three more goals from Anas al Siyabi (completing his hat trick), Said al Fazari, and Abdullah al Kathiri, sealing a crushing 15-0 victory. Ittihad Prevail Over Nasr in Group Three In Group Three, Ittihad secured a crucial 3-1 win over Nasr at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural and Sports Complex in Salalah. The first quarter ended goalless in a balanced contest. Ittihad broke the deadlock in the second quarter with goals from Yassin Ibrahim and Awadh al Rawahi. In the third, Nasr pulled one back through Turki Barzgan, but Ittihad responded in the final quarter with a third goal from Mohammed Ghalib, ensuring their first three points of the tournament. With these results, Ahli Sidab top Group One with 3 points, while Saham remain without a tally. In Group Two, Masirah lead alone with 6 points from two big wins over Seeb and Sohar, while their rivals have yet to collect any points. As for Group Three, Ittihad and Salalah share the lead with 3 points each, while Nasr sit at the bottom with no points after two consecutive defeats. This round highlighted the dominance of Masirah and Ahli Sidab in Groups One and Two, while the competition remains wide open between Ittihad and Salalah in Group Three, promising more excitement in the coming rounds on the road to the final stages.
