Hong Kong, Aug 19, 2025 – Al-Nassr secured their place in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup final with a thrilling 2-1 win over Al-Ittihad in the semifinal at Hong Kong Stadium on Tuesday. The victory ensures Al-Nassr’s sixth appearance in the Super Cup final, adding to their successful campaigns in 2019 and 2020.
Key Moments from the Match
The match saw goals from Sadio Mane and Joao Felix for Al-Nassr, while Steven Bergwijn scored for Al-Ittihad.
- Sadio Mane put Al-Nassr in the lead early in the 10th minute with a thunderous volley from a cross by Marcelo Brozovic. The shot deflected off Al-Ittihad’s goalkeeper Hamed Al-Shanqiti, crossing the line to give Nassr the advantage.
- Just six minutes later, Al-Ittihad responded with a goal from Steven Bergwijn, who capitalized on a cutback from Moussa Diaby to level the score.
- The game took a turn when Mane received a red card for a vicious tackle on goalkeeper Al-Shanqiti, leaving Al-Nassr down to 10 players. Despite the setback, Al-Nassr remained resilient.
The VAR Drama
After halftime, Al-Nassr regained their lead thanks to a VAR review overturning an offside call against Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was played through on goal, but instead of shooting, he passed to his teammate Joao Felix, who calmly slotted the ball into the net for a 2-1 lead.
Felix thought he had scored a second goal shortly after, but VAR ruled out the strike when Ronaldo was seen fouling Fabinho during the build-up.
Looking Ahead
Al-Nassr will face the winner of the other semifinal between Al Qadisiyah and Al Ahli Saudi on Wednesday in the final.
This victory marks an important step for Al-Nassr, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading his side to yet another potential title. Al-Nassr will look to capitalize on their momentum as they aim for their third Saudi Super Cup victory.
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