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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40’
Ronaldo with one other purpose! 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 purpose from the suitable facet. He takes a very good take a look at the goal and finds the web. There is an extended, lengthy VAR examine however the purpose stands.
37’
A set piece for Al Wehda however that too yields nothing for the house crew. A supply from the suitable facet finds a header however loops up into the gloves of Nawaf.
35’
Al Nassr controlling the ball reasonably simply right here. Wehda has been unable to construct any assault which may threaten the away crew’s purpose.
29’
Rodrigues, a lone physique within the Nassr penalty space, tries to work one thing for his facet however he’s crowded out and is finally dominated offside.
27’
Another potential likelihood for Nassr. Gustavo with a exact lengthy ball for Ghareeb within the penalty space. Ghareeb squares it however Wehda manages to intercept. There had been shouts of handball by Nassr gamers however referee waves it off.
21’
RONALDO SCORES! That’s his five hundredth league purpose! His second in Saudi Pro League and he provides the result in Al Nassr. He obtained a move from the midfield and Ronaldo shot together with his left to beat the Wehda goalkeeper. A short delay for a VAR examine however the purpose stands.
18’
Rodrigues hits the publish! Nassr escapes. He will get the ball from a throw, turns and lets a photographs together with his left foot. Nawaf was crushed in purpose however the publish 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 facet 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 crew 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 pink shirts within the field and Nassr is ready to clear the hazard with none bother.
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 approach to the pitch and are executed with the formalities of the pre-match handshakes. The toss goes Al Nassr’s method.
AL NASSR vs AL WEHDA
The first assembly between the 2 groups this season went Al Nassr’s method. Vincent Aboubacker scored the one purpose on the day and noticed his facet take the three factors.
TALISCA MISSING
The Saudi Pro League’s highest scorer Talisca is suspended for the match at the moment after choosing a pink card in opposition to Al Fateh.
ANOTHER RECORD FOR RONALDO?
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a purpose in opposition to Al Fateh final week. This took him to 499 league targets in his profession. Another one at the moment and the Portuguese would be the first to file 500 targets 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 one more feat.
‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo
Ronaldo scored his maiden purpose in an Al Nassr shirt in opposition to Al Fateh final week, which took his general league targets tally to 499. Another one at the moment and he’ll hit the five hundred mark, pipping his arch nemesis Lionel Messi, who sits at 496.
Al Nassr, nonetheless, may solely safe a draw in opposition to Fateh and dropped two factors. This noticed Al Ittihad attain parity with Nassr at 34 factors from 15 video games.
Rudi Garcia’s facet continues to be high of the factors desk however solely on purpose distinction and the French supervisor would need his facet to drag out a complete win in opposition to a struggling Al Wehda.
Wehda is presently 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 might 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 likely be performed at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com