Al Hilal Triumphs Over Al Nassr in King’s Cup Final: Penalty Shootout Drama
01.06.2024: Welcome to the highlights of the thrilling King’s Cup of Champions final between Al Nassr and Al Hilal, held at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in Al Hilal winning 5-4 on penalties to secure the prestigious title.
Key Highlights
- Full Time and Extra Time: The match ended 1-1 after extra time, leading to a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
- Penalties Drama: Al Hilal’s Bono emerged as the hero, saving critical penalties and securing the win for his team.
- Key Moments:
- 90+8’: The match goes into extra time.
- 88’: Al Nassr equalizes, bringing the score to 1-1.
- 53’: Al Nassr’s Ospina receives a red card, leaving the team with 10 players.
- 7’: Al Hilal takes an early lead with a goal.
Detailed Match Events
- Kick-off: The game began with high anticipation as both teams aimed for glory.
- First Half:
- 7’ Goal: Mitrovic scores for Al Hilal, giving them an early lead.
- 45’: The first half ends with Al Hilal leading 1-0.
- Second Half:
- 53’ Red Card: Al Nassr’s Ospina is sent off for handling the ball outside the box.
- 87’ Red Card: Al Hilal’s Albulayhi is shown a red card, leveling the playing field to 10 men each.
- 88’ Goal: Ayman Yahya scores for Al Nassr, equalizing the match.
- 90+8’: The match goes into extra time.
- Extra Time:
- ET 15+1’: Half-time in extra time with no change in score.
- ET 33’: Extra time ends, and the match heads to penalties.
- Penalty Shootout:
- Al Nassr (4) 1-1 (5) Al Hilal: Al Hilal wins the shootout, with Bono making crucial saves to secure the victory.
Al Hilal clinches the King’s Cup of Champions title in a dramatic penalty shootout, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al Nassr teammates in despair. Despite a valiant effort, Al Nassr falls short as Al Hilal celebrates their domestic double.