Saudi Kings Cup: Al Hilal Beat Al Nassr to Complete Double
Al Hilal Emerge Victorious
Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal have triumphed over Al Nassr to secure the Saudi Kings Cup and complete a domestic double. The thrilling encounter culminated in a penalty shootout, with Al Hilal goalkeeper Abdullah Al-Mayoof proving to be the hero by stopping two Al Nassr attempts.
Match Highlights
Both teams traded blows throughout the regulation and extra time periods, but the match remained deadlocked at 1-1. Al Hilal's Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored in the first half, only to be countered by Al Nassr's Abdulaziz Al-Dawsari in the second. The match went to penalties, where Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ronaldo, and other players found the back of the net. However, Al-Mayoof's crucial saves sealed the victory for Al Hilal.
This win marks Al Hilal's 15th Kings Cup title, extending their dominance in Saudi football. The victory also serves as a significant boost to their season, having already secured the league title earlier this year. Al Nassr, despite their defeat, remains a formidable force and will look to challenge Al Hilal for domestic supremacy next season.
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