Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq Highlights: NAS 1-0 ETT, King Cup of Champions, Mane scores winner in ET, Cristiano Ronaldo and CO. makes it to quarters

Al Nassr makes it to the quarterfinals of the Kings Cup of Champions after a well-fought and long affair against El Ettifaq. Mane’s winner was enough for them to hold the game in its favour and bring home the win. A match that was felt like a final, it could be one of the more entertaining games of the season.

2 minutes given as added time

Henderson takes a free-kick which almost went in but Nawaf’s gloves held it safely on the line.

Mane has fallen down in the box after contact but the referee has refused to give a penalty.

Al Ettifaq is trying to find an opening but Al Nassr has crowded the box not leaving any room for the ball.

Ronaldo fired a curving shot towards the far post but Paulo Victor dived to save it.

Mane scores the opener as he was unmarked inside the box. Yayha’s cross pierced through their defence and it was a simple finish for Sadio Mane who is dancing with his teammates after scoring the all-important goal.

Al Nassr continues to hodl the ball.

Both teams are still level but full credit to the keepers and the backline for keeping that way. Last 15 minutes to play for the win. If both teams stay level, we go into penalties for the quarterfinal spot.

One minute added time given by the ref.

Ronaldo fumbles an opening by fine margins as the ball bounces wide off the goal.

Mane takes a powerful shot on goal but Tisserand bravely block it with his face.

Al Nassr passes the ball one too many times inside the box and in the end loses the possession without attempting a shot.

Demiray Gray takes a long shot denied by Al Nassr’s keeper, Nawaf.

Al Ettifaq were through on counter and almost went ahead but Akhaibari denied them with a clearance. Ettifaq came close to scoring again through the corner but no one could tap the ball inside the net. Ettifaq are back on the front foot.

Al Nassr ctorls the possession again but are not able to find any openings.

Mane plays the perfect ball to Ghareeb across the post but he fails to control the ball. Al Nassr has fumbled a very big chance to go ahead.

Both teams are a man down and have scored no goals tonight, but the match is nothing short of tight and entertaining. The game will be played for 30 more minutes. Fatigue is kicking in especiialy with a 10 players already. The side with the better phyical ability and stamina, will take home the win.

Mane corssed the ball in and missed Ronaldo’s feet by whiskers. Al Nassr remains level.

Al Ettifaq were through on goals but couldn’t go all the way.

Otavio had a chance for volley but failed to connect. The score remains level.

Ref has given 7 more minutes to fight for glory after which we will have Extra-time.

Hazazi has been sent off after tackle from behind on Otavio. Both teams are one man down.

Al Nassrs is looking more tired compared to Ettifaq’s players.

Mane plays a low driven cross to a sprinting Ronaldo but the striker couldn’t reavh the ball. Al Nassr are hunting for that opener.

With 10 minutes to go, it is anybody’s game now. 11-man Al Nassr are putting up a tough fight for Al Ettifaq.

Otavio taken down at the edge of the box by Shamrani who gets a yellow.

Alex Telles takes a corner but punched away by Paulo Victor who has been excellent so far.

Yellow card to Hamed after his challenge on Alamri.

Al Nassr has made 15 crosses so far compared to Al Ettifaq’s 3. However, the game remains goalless.

Al Ettifaq holds possession now.

Otavio plays a through ball to Ronaldo who sprints and keeps it in play but there was no one in the box to take the shot. Things remain level.

Mane takes a long shot but into the gloves of Ettifaq’s Paulo Victor.

After a controversial end to the first half, Al Nassr heads onto the pitch one-man down.

Talisca’s goal was ruled offside controversially since Ronaldo was standing off-side and the ball went past the striker. However, Ronaldo moved out of the way to let Talisca finish and the goal was given originally. But the referee takes a look in VAR and rules off-side.

Moments later Talisca is sent off after a VAR review due to a suspected elbow on Al Ettifaq’s Shamrani’s face. The ref gave a yellow at first but later turned it into red card.

Al Nassr was about to go ahead right at the whistle of half-time but ruled off-side. It has been attacking down the flanks and crossing the ball in all of first half. Al Ettifaq started strong but have since not created much chances and is playing too deep. Ronaldo yet to score but is looking dangerous. With one man down, Al Nassr might struggle in second half.

Talisca given red card after VAR intervention.

Al Nassr goes ahead as Mane’s cross from the left flank is tapped in beautifully by Anderson Talisca but VAR intervenes and the goal is turned down.

Otavio creates space and crosses the ball in but Al Ettifaq’s keeper punches it away.

The ref has added seven minutes as added time!

Al Nassr continues to hold possession.

Al Ettifaq broke on the counter and their right winger Kuwaykibi crosses the ball in which is heroically blocked by Alamri yet again.

Al Nassr has looked way stronger than Ettifaq after the 30-minute mark.

Ronaldo backheels the ball inside the box but finds noone.

Al Nassr holds possession and play the ball around the box looking for an opening.

Otavio stamped from behind.

Demarai Gray takes a shot on open goal for Al Ettifaq but Alamri makes a goal-line save!

Alkhaibari subbed in for injured Boushal.

Otavio passes to Ronaldo but Ettifaq’s keeper, Paulo Victor intercepts!

Ronaldo takes a strong shot towards the bottom corner saved by Ettifaq’s Paulo Victor!

Both sides have made good attacking chances. Possession is also shared equally, but its about time one side takes the lead.

Ronaldo gets the ball inside the box but caught off-side!

Ettifaq’s Shamrani dribbles into the box but dives in front of goal and loses the ball.

Brozovic passes it to Otavio who cuts back and passes it back into the box but intercepted by Al Ettifaq. Scores remain level.

Mane brought down by Al Ettifaq on the left wing.

Al Ettifaq’s Wijnaldum received a perfect through ball inside the box but his shot on the neart post saved by Al Nassr’s keeper!

Al Ettifaq broke on the counter and took 4 shots inside the box all blocked or saved by the Al Nassr defenders!

The game kicks off as Al Nassr starts dominating the possession.

Al Nassr’s midifield maestro, Brozovic is back in the squad after being ruled out due to injury concerns.

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When will the Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq King Cup of Champions Round of 16 match start?

The Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq King Cup of Champions Round of 16 match will kick-off at 8:15 PM IST on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Where to watch the Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq King Cup of Champions Round of 16 match?

The King Cup of Champions Round of 16 match between Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq will not be live streamed or telecast in India.

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Al Nassr hosts AL Ettifaq in the Round of 16 match of the King Cup of Champions tournament at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The home side is heading into the match after a strong and commanding 3-1 win over Al Fayha in the Saudi Pro League. Al Nassr is currently second in the league table four points behind leader Al Hilal. It has been unbeaten for the last 14 games and is looking in top form.

Al Ettifaq on the other hand was in a bad run of form until its last game against Al Wehda before which it was on a three-game losing streak. It is currently seventh in the league table struggling for form, but the last time both sides met, Al Ettifaq emerged victorious.

Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to score in the game against Al Ettifaq since the striker is the leading top scorer of the league and has scored 14 goals already across all competitions. Anderson Talisca is in fine form too scoring a double in his last game.