Al-Nassr 1-2 Al-Ittihad: Report, Result and Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr were knocked out of the Kings Cup in the last 16 after a 2-1 defeat by rivals Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema, Ronaldo's former Real Madrid strike partner, opened the scoring for the visitors in the 15th minute with a cool finish from the centre of the box. The goal was set up by Moussa Diaby on a quick counter.
Karim Benzema scored the opening goal for Al-Ittihad, guiding a left-footed effort into the bottom corner.
Ronaldo set up Angelo to equalise, but Houssam Aouar scored what proved to be the winner just before half-time. Al-Nassr struggled to break down a compact Al-Ittihad defence, with Ronaldo seeing a long-range strike saved by Predrag Rajkovic.
- Al-Nassr were knocked out of the Kings Cup in the last 16.
- Karim Benzema scored the opening goal for Al-Ittihad.
- Houssam Aouar scored the winner for Al-Ittihad.
Author's summary: Al-Nassr knocked out of Kings Cup.
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