Cristiano Ronaldo's goal sends Al Nassr through to Arab Club Champions quarterfinals
Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo's goal took Al Nassr through to the quarterfinals of Arab Club Champions. This goal saved Al Nassr from defeat in a match with Zamalek. Despite a 1–1 draw, Al Nassr qualified for the last 8 of the Arab Club Champions Cup.
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The match between Zamalek and Al Nassr took place at King Fahd Stadium in Group C of the Arab Club Champions Cup. Al Nassr played Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo Brozovic, and Alex Telles from the first minute. Meanwhile, Sadio Mane is still sitting on the bench.
Abdulrahman Ghareeb's goal disallowed, for offside
Al Nassr could score early in the match through Abdulrahman Ghareeb. However, this goal was disallowed because Ghareeb was offside.
Al Nassr continued to be dominant in launching attacks. Anderson Talisca threatens from the free kick. His effort was secured by Zamalek goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy.
Sobhy is back in action. This time, he was able to block Abdullah Madu's header that greeted the corner. The 0-0 score lasted until the end of the 1st half.
Also, read: Sadio Mane joins Al Nassr.
After the break, Al Nassr brought on Sadio Mane. The former Liverpool forward almost immediately made the difference.
Mane was in the right position when he met Alex Telles' free-kick. The shot is still thinly widened.
Zamalek, who was under a lot of pressure, could get a penalty through an attack from the wing. Seifeddine Jaziri's header hit Telles' hand.
Ahmed Sayed or Zizo performed his duties well as executor. Zemalek took a 1-0 lead in the 53rd minute.
Falling behind, Al Nassr confined Zamalek's defense to hunting for an equalizer. Zemalek's backline had a solid performance. However, the sturdiness of Zamalek's back line finally collapsed in the 87th minute.
Ghislain Konan's pass to Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo well-headed the ball to deceive Sobhy.
Ronaldo saved Al Nassr from defeat. The match ended 1-1.
Ronaldo's goal was also crucial to qualify Al Nassr for the quarterfinals. Al Nassr finished second in Group C
They are five points behind leaders Al Shabab who have seven points. Meanwhile, Zamalek must be willing to be eliminated. The Egyptian club is only in third place with four points.