Al Nassr’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to a missed chance during the Saudi Super Cup semi-final football match between Al Ittihad and Al Nassr at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh on January 26, 2023. (AFP)
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr eliminated from Saudi Super Cup after losing to Al Ittihad
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr was eliminated from Saudi Arabia’s Super Cup on Thursday after a 3-1 loss to Al Ittihad at the King Fahd International Stadium.
Al Ittihad forward Romarinho scored the first goal just 15 minutes into the game, with forward Hamdallah adding a second goal for Al Ittihad before halftime.
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Al Nassr reduced the deficit with a goal from midfielder Talisca in the second half, but Al Ittihad sealed the victory with a third goal by defender Muhannad Shanqeeti in injury time.
Al Ittihad will go on to face Al Feiha in the final on Sunday.
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