Al Nassr bottled the lead and let the three-poin go away on their home league match against the archrival Al Hilal. Despite leading early in the first minute by Talisca, the home side couldn’t add another name on today’s score sheet. On the other hand, Al Hilal managed to bounce back and secured a draw after a former Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored an equalizer in the second half.
The draw made Al Hilal remain at the top of the league table, collecting 25 points. Meanwhile, Al Nassr sit third with 19 points and failed to tail Al Ittihad at the second place with 24 points. Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t play in an expected form with shooting only one shot on target during the game. He even picked a yellow before the break following his foul on Al Hilal’s player.
Al Nassr Player Ratings vs Al Hilal
Goalkeeper
Bento – 6.9
He worked hard to protect his net from conceding by making several important saves.
Defenders
Sultan Al-Ghannam – 6.6
Al-Ghannam worked hard down the flank and posed threats for Al Hilal frequently.
Mohamed Simakan – 7.2
Simakan collected several interceptions and tackles in order to prevent the opponents from scoring.
Aymeric Laporte – 6.5
Laporte worked hard alongside Simakan to form a proper defending unit which he has done well.
Nawaf Boushal – 6.5
Boushal could break into the opponents’ box while at the same time defending his team’s defense area.
Midfielders
Marcelo Brozovic – 7.2
His class is still permanent as he led the midfield to keep composure and control over the area.
Abdullah Al-Khaibari – 6.5
He managed to keep up with the likes of Da Silva and Brozovic in the midfield.
Otavio da Silva – 7.6
Otavia was a proper midfielder with his playing skill and visions as he delivered several passes for his teammates. He kept the composure in the midfield and made sure that Al Nassr distribute the ball well.
Forwards
Sadio Mane – 7.3
He helped Talisca and Ronaldo to open spaces in order to find the back of the net. Mane frequently broke the final third of the opponents’ area.
Talisca – 7.2
He shocked the visitors by scoring an opening goal when the match was just reached the first minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo – 6.4
His presence on the pitch was influtential for his team as he led Al Nassr to pose some threats for Al Hilal.
Substitutions
Ali Alhassan – 6.6
He came on to strengthen the midfield but what happened was the opposite as Al Nassr conceded a goal 11 minutes since he came on.
Mohammed Maran – 6.7
The home side was desperately searching for a goal and Maran was given the task but he failed to deliver.
Ali Lajami – 6.6
Al Nassr realised that it was important to strengthen the defensive area as well and Lajami came on to take the task.
Ayman Yahya – 6.5
He pushed for another goal with his mobility and passes but the game remained draw at the final whistle.
Manager – Stefano Pioli – 6.2
His team failed to maintain the rhythm and pace after leading fast in the first half. The players played a monotone plan which was easily outplayed by the visitors to steal a point.
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Al Hilal Player Ratings vs Al Nassr
Goalkeeper
Yassine Bono – 6.9
He showed that he is one of the best goalkeeper in the region as he has been playing an important part under the crossbar.
Defenders
Renan Lodi – 7.7
Lodi worked shoulder-to-shoulder alongside Milinkovic-Savic create opportunities towards the opponents area.
Ali Albulayhi – 6.9
He showed a decent partnership alongside Koulibaly who has more experience in Europe and committed several interceptions to prevent the opponents from scoring.
Kalidou Koulibaly – 7.3
He led the defenders to stay alerted despite relentless pressures from the home side.
Joao Cancelo – 7.6
He is still got it when playing down the flank, providing passes and also defending at the same time.
Midfielders
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic – 7
He guarded the midfield from Al Nassr’s game plan while starting the attacks from there as well.
Mohammed Kanno – 6.7
Kanno showed that he was a proper pair for Milinkovic-Savic in the midfield with duels he won throughout his appearance on the pitch.
Malcolm – 6.6
He could sometimes break into the opponents’ final third but it was just because Al Nassr defended really good that he failed to make a further impact.
Forwards
Salem Aldawsari – 7.5
The captain encouraged his teammates to keep pushing despite conceding an early-goal.
Mohammed Al-Qahtani – 6.4
Al-Qahtani helped his team to put Al Nassr under siege from the right flank, providing several passes to Aleks Mitrovic up front.
Aleksandar Mitrović – 6.7
Spent most of his time in the first half without the ball on his feet, let alone the shots.
Substitutions
Marcos Leonardo – 6.6
Al Hilal needed a goal and that was the reason Leonardo came in, to find the equalizer
Nassel Al-Dawsari – 6.4
Al Hilal kept pushing for another goal since Milinkovic-Savic scored an equalizer and that was when Dawsari came in.
Hamad Al Yami – 6.5
He didn’t have much time to show his worth but his work rate was not bad, given the fact that Al Hilal managed to secure a point.
Moteb Al Harbi – N.A
There was not much he can do to give a significant contribution to the team.
Manager: Jorge Jesus – 6.5
His team’s performance was not that good as well but since it was an away game, it is more important that his side managed to steal a point.
FAQ’s
What is the result on the game between Al Nassr vs Al Hilal
The game ended with draw with both teams scoring one goal each.
Where was the game between Al Nassr vs Al Hilal taking place?
It took place at the Al -Awwal Park, Riyadh
Who was the best performing player of the match?
Al Hilal’s Renan Lodi scored the highest rate in this game.
Who was the worst performer of the game?
It was Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the lowest rating in this game.