Cristiano Ronaldo starts the season with a goal and assist as Al Nassr book Kings Cup final with a 0-2 win against Al Taawoun, MySportDab reports.
They are expected to meet up against rivals Al Hilal in the final which wont be an easy tie as they lost all during the previous season.
Cristiano Ronaldo once again marked his return to the new season in ground style for his side who are looking to lift the Kings Cup in their final match.
First Half Report
It was a brilliant start for both teams coming into the game which they had so much to benefit by going into the finals.
Al Taawoun gave good account by making sure they held on to play and tried constructing something for themselves which did not bring result.
It took Al Nassr 8 minute to take the lead which saw Yahya finishing off neatly to ensure the game became 0-1 between both teams as they carried on forward.
The game progressed with so much being witnessed on the pitch which couldn’t provide a goal despite how much they pushed to making something happen.
More opportunities went by with nothing changing things as Al Nassr headed for the break with a 0-1 lead against Al Taawoun.
Second Half Report
There was a similar contested atmosphere like the first 45 minutes which saw both teams coming in with a mindset of taking something.
For Al Nassr they were good knowing things were in their favor while they continued pressing with caution to ensure as they attack, they also defend well.
Al Taawoun lost focus and had Cristiano Ronaldo punishing them with a stunning goal scored in the 57th minute making sure it was 0-2 between them.
Brozovic was shown a late red card as Al Nassr claimed a 0-2 victory against Al Taawoun and that made sure they booked a place in the Saudi Arabia Kings Cup final.
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