Al-Nassr 1-2 Al-Ittihad: Report, Result, and Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr were knocked out of the Kings Cup in the last 16 after a 2-1 defeat by rivals Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema, Ronaldo's former Real Madrid strike partner, opened the scoring for the visitors. Benzema produced a cool finish from the centre of the box, guiding a left-footed effort into the bottom corner after being picked out by Moussa Diaby on a quick counter.
Karim Benzema scored the opening goal on a pass from Moussa Diaby.
Ronaldo set up Angelo to equalise, but Houssam Aouar scored what proved to be the winner just before half-time.
- Al-Ittihad struck first in the 15th minute through Benzema's goal.
- Al-Nassr tried to respond but struggled to break down a compact Al-Ittihad defence.
- Ronaldo saw a long-range strike saved by Predrag Rajkovic.
Author's summary: Al-Nassr knocked out of Kings Cup.