Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab played a 2-2 dramatic draw in Riyadh, with the two teams composing a full-collision that saw goals, a red card and the VAR drama.
Visitors first hit in the 44th minute when Abderrazzaq Hamdallah converted a sentence, putting the al-shabab in front. The sentence was awarded after Daniel Podnce’s fall in the box by Nawaf Al-Boushail.
However, Al-Nassr responded almost immediately. Shortly before halftime, Ayman Yahya found his back net with a well-positioned left shot after a piece, leveled the score at 1-1.
The momentum of the house continued in an additional time when Cristiano Ronaldo produced a moment of magic, hitting a difficult corner to put Al-Nassr 2-1 in front.
The target initially faced control by VAR, but was eventually awarded, giving Al-Nassr the advantage directed to the break.
The second half started with Al-Shabab willing to find an equalizer. Al-Nassr found himself in the 52nd minute problem when Mohammed Al Fatil showed a straight red card for a reckless challenge, leaving the hosts with ten men.
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The numerical disadvantage finally got its tax, and in the 67th minute, Mohammed Al Shwirekh capitalized on a well-produced cross by Cristian Guanca, heading home to make it 2-2.
The final stages of the match were filled with end to end action, and both teams demanded a winner.
Al-Shabab is pushing forward, forcing Crucial Saves from Al-Nassr Bento goalkeeper, while Marcelo Brozovic and Jhon Duran had opportunities to restore the homeland.
The tensions ran high in the closing minutes, with multiple yellow cards issued, including one for the Al-Shabab and Jhon Duran Wesley Hoedt.
After eight minutes of interruption, the referee ended at an electric meeting in Saudi Arabia.
While Al-Nassr may feel frustrated after the delivery of a sheep, a draw reflected a fair result.
