Saudi Arabia’s football club “Al-Nassr” defeated India’s “Goa” team on their home field with a resounding 4:0 victory. This match took place as part of the fourth round of the AFC-2 tournament.
Although team captain Cristiano Ronaldo did not play in this match, “Al-Nassr” displayed confident performance, demonstrating a high level of organization. “Al-Nassr” took control of the ball from the very first minutes and kept possession for more than 70% of the overall time.
The “Goa” team tried to defend tightly, but the hosts managed to break through the opponent’s defense with short passes and diagonal balls. The first goal was scored in the 35th minute by Abdurahman Ghareeb, who successfully finished a pass from the right wing to open the scoring.
After halftime, “Al-Nassr’s” pressure increased and in the 53rd minute, Ghareeb scored again, recording a brace. Three minutes later, Abdullah Al-Hassan scored with a well-placed shot, making it 3:0.
In the final minutes of the match, key forwards — Sadio Mane and Joao Felix — were brought onto the field. These substitutions had a noticeable effect, and in the 84th minute, Felix turned Mane’s pass into a goal, setting the final score at 4:0.
Throughout the match, “Al-Nassr” maintained complete dominance and took 15 shots at the opponent’s goal. “Goa” registered only three shots and failed to create any dangerous chances (xG — 2.37 vs 0.16).
AFC-2, Round Four “Al-Nassr” (Saudi Arabia) — “Goa” (India) — 4:0 Goals: Ghareeb (35, 53), Al-Hassan (56), Felix (84, assist — Mane). — “Al-Nassr” dominated possession (71%).
— Abdurahman Ghareeb recorded a brace. — Abdullah Al-Hassan scored a goal and delivered an assist.
— Cristiano Ronaldo did not play, being excluded by the coach’s decision. — “Goa” failed to create any dangerous opportunities near the opponent’s goal.
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