Al-Nasr, owned by Luis Castro and Cristiano Ronaldo, qualified this Monday for the semi-finals of the Saudi Arabian King’s Cup, as did Al-Hilal, owned by Jorge Jesus, the current title holder.
In addition to Castro and Jesus, there will undoubtedly be a third Portuguese coach in the “socks” of the Saudi Cup: Pedro Emanuel will reach Al-Khaleej.
Al Nasr traveled to Al Shabab Stadium to win 5-2, thanks to a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo, the 38-year-old striker number 50 in the 2023 calendar year, which the national team captain achieved for the eighth time in his career. .
Otavio provided two assists, including a strike for Ronaldo as Luis Castro’s side moved into midfield.
Al-Hilal from Jesus received and beat Al-Taawon with a score of 3:0, and Ruben Neves entered the field only in the second half, in the 70th minute.
Under the captaincy of Pedro Emanuel, Al-Khaleej traveled to Abha and won 2-1, with goals from Fabio Martins, who was in the Portuguese coach’s team’s starting line-up, as well as Ivo Rodrigues and Pedro Rebocho, who signed the assist.
Al-Faisaly and Al-Ittihad, who compete in the Club World Cup, will compete on December 19 for the only vacant spot in the semi-finals of the Saudi Arabian King’s Cup.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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