Sand King’s Crown Semi-final: Talisca Misses Several Chances, Mane Scores at the Last Minute, Al Nassr Leads Al Hazem Temporarily

Key Events

At the 17th minute, Talisca’s shot in the penalty area turned into a pass, Mane rushed up and pushed the ball into the net, but the referee signaled that he was offside, followed by VAR confirming the goal was invalid, leaving Al Nassr with false hope.

In the last moment of stoppage time in the first half, Gnanam crossed from the right side, Mane headed the ball into the goal, scoring his first goal of the season, giving Al Nassr a last-minute lead, 1-0!

Match Report

At 23:35 on September 23rd, the first round of the 24/25 Saudi King’s Cup, Al Nassr challenged Al Hazem away from home.

In the 6th minute of the first half, Gnanam crossed from the right side, Mane’s close-range header missed, Talisca also let the ball slip by, Gabir’s shot at the back post was brilliantly saved by Zayed, Al Nassr missed a dream start.

In the 9th minute, Talisca took a direct free-kick outside the penalty area, Zayed flew to save the ball, Al Nassr missed another good opportunity.

In the 27th minute, Al Habashi counterattacked on the right side and passed the ball, Alfateer made a crucial tackle to clear the danger.

Immediately afterwards, Yuda made a pass in the penalty area, Samte took a cold shot from 25 meters out, the ball went straight to the stands.

In the 33rd minute, Gnanam broke through with the ball attempting to initiate a counterattack, Dowaishi fouled tactically from behind, the referee showed a yellow card warning.

In the 37th minute, Ali could not continue due to injury, Al Nassr had to use one substitution, Haybary came on as a substitute.

In the 5th minute of stoppage time, Gnanam passed straight from the right side, Angeluo crossed from the baseline, Talisca’s shot was saved.

The first half ended with Al Nassr leading Al Hazem temporarily 1-0.

Player List

Al Hazem starting lineup (5-3-2):

23-Zayed; 4-Ghayari; 34-Al Dakheel; 12-Al Yazmi; 5-Issa; 2-Rashid; 48-Samte; 6-Al Sayali; 88-Dowaishi; 74-Yuda; 19-Al Habashi;

Substitutes: 77-Luvali; 27-Nahli; 13-Al Saqti; 82-Habi; 66-Furai; 15-Haji; 10-Indiai; 9-Al Mutari; 70-Shamlani; 93-Jano; 3-Zahavi; 7-Al Shamari;

Al Nassr starting lineup (4-2-3-1):

24-Bento; 27-Laporte; 4-Al Fateer; 2-Gnanam; 12-Bushar; 10-Mane; 25-Otavio; 94-Talisca; 6-Ali (37′ 17-Haybary); 20-Angelo; 29-Gabir;

Substitutes: 36-Najjar; 3-Simakan; 83-Al Najadi; 50-Kashish; 17-Haybary; 19-Al Hassan; 23-Yahya; 16-Maran; 80-Wesley; 61-Abu Ainain;