Ronaldo remains silent as Al-Hilal escapes defeat with Milinković-Savić's goal
In the ninth round of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal faced off against Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo.
The teams delivered an exciting match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last minute. Anderson Talisca responded to a pass from Otávio and struck the ball impressively towards Bono’s goal. His low shot ricocheted off the left post and into the net—1:0. Cristiano had a decent game and contributed effectively in attack, but only received a yellow card.
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One of the most dangerous moments for the defending champions came from a powerful shot by Al-Dawsari, which hit the crossbar. Al-Hilal found the strength to avoid their first defeat in the Saudi Pro League in a year and a half. In the 78th minute, a cross from Renan Lodi was met with a header from Sergej Milinković-Savić, leveling the score.
The match ended in a draw, allowing both teams to maintain their positions in the league standings. Interestingly, Al-Nassr has not beaten Al-Hilal in three years.
Alex Olise
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Translated by the editors