Al Hilal vs Al Nassr: Saudi Kings Cup clash heads to penalties
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The highly anticipated Saudi Kings Cup clash between Al Hilal and Al Nassr is set to go down to the wire, with the match heading to a penalty shootout after a thrilling 5-4 draw at King Abdullah Stadium.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams trading blows throughout. Al Hilal took an early lead through a stunning strike from Salem Al-Dawsari, but Al Nassr hit back with two quick goals from Anderson Talisca and Luis Gustavo.
Al Hilal refused to give up, and equalised through a penalty from Moussa Marega. The game continued to swing back and forth, with Al Nassr regaining the lead through a wonderful solo effort from Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, Al Hilal showed their resilience and equalised once again, this time through a header from Al-Dawsari. With the score level at 4-4 after 90 minutes, the game went to extra time.
Extra time failed to produce a winner, so the game went to a penalty shootout. Al Hilal held their nerve to win the shootout 5-4, thanks to a decisive penalty from Ahmed Albulaihi.
The victory is a major boost for Al Hilal, who are now just one step away from winning the Saudi Kings Cup. They will face Al Taawoun in the final on June 14.
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