João Félix gave it his all but couldn't stop Al Nassr's Super Cup defeat | OneFootball

João Félix was defeated in the Saudi Super Cup. After beating Al Ittihad to secure a place in the decisive match, Al Nassr lost to Al Ahli Jeddah 5-3 on penalties, following a 2-2 draw in regular time. The player who came up through the ranks at Benfica successfully converted one of the penalty kicks.

The first goal of the match was scored by the captain of the Riyadh yellows and the Portuguese National Team, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star was called to take a penalty in the 41st minute, which he did not waste. As the game was heading towards halftime, Matthias Jaissle’s side managed to level the score at one through Frank Kessié in the 45+6’ minute.

It took until the last 10 minutes of the match for the goals to return. Marcelo Brozovic once again put Al Nassr ahead 2-1 in the 82nd minute. In this way, everything was set for João Félix to celebrate his first trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia, until Roger Ibañez spoiled the party.

Once again, just moments before the referee blew the final whistle, Al Ahli equalized with a header assisted by Riyad Mahrez. After a play in which Bento was at fault, the Super Cup was decided by penalties.

Despite the effectiveness shown by Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix when called upon to convert, Al Nassr faltered only when it was Abdul Al Khaibari’s turn, who missed the team’s only penalty for the Riyadh yellows. The penalty that secured the 5-3 win and victory for Al Ahli Jeddah was converted by Wenderson Galeno.

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