In a shockingly swift turn of events, the deed was done in mere three minutes.
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Three minutes into the game between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, Sadio Mane capitalized on a defensive blunder, catching Cristiano Ronaldo and Otávio off guard. Mane's early goal gave Al Nassr a promising start.
Before the break, Mane set up Ayman Yahya for another goal, putting Al Nassr in a comfortable 2-0 lead. But the tide turned after halftime when Al Ittihad staged a dramatic comeback.
Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante each scored within seven minutes of the restart, bringing the score level at 2-2. In the dying minutes of the game, Houssem Aouar netted the winning goal for Al Ittihad, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory for the visitors.
The match was a crucial one, particularly for Al Nassr, who were hoping to revitalize their title campaign in the Saudi Pro League. However, Al Ittihad's late win didn't bode well for Al Nassr's title aspirations.
Incidentally, tensions escalated towards the end of the game, with Moussa Diaby receiving a red card just before the final whistle. The full account of the riveting encounter can be found in our detailed article, [2-2] Al Nassr-Al Ittihad: Kanté restores parity.
[1] Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad: The thrilling 3-2 win for Al Ittihad. (2022). [link not provided]
[2] Al Nassr's title hopes dented by Al Ittihad's comeback. (2022). [link not provided]
- What was the final score of the Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad game that Al Ittihad won thrillingly by 3-2?
- Despite Sadio Mane's early goal and Ayman Yahya's subsequent goal, the scoreboard read 2-0 in favor of Al Nassr before halftime.
- N'Golo Kante and Karim Benzema each scored within seven minutes of the second half, restoring parity for Al Ittihad.
- Football enthusiasts following the European-leagues and premier-league witnessed a thrilling match featuring players like Sadio Mane and N'Golo Kante.
- The ongoing title campaign in the Saudi Pro League experienced a setback for Al Nassr as their loss to Al Ittihad might prove detrimental to their title aspirations.
