A short preview of the friendly match played on the Arab soil
A new chapter in the old traditional rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi seen on Thursday. Both of them faced each other for one more time in an exhibition match. As the Portuguese striker prepared for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr prepared. After a brilliant career in Europe, during which he won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid. Two Scudettos with Juventus, Ronaldo signed with Al Nassr and described it as “the right moment”. to share his Asian field experience. (Read Also: BBC apologises for unpleasant noises during live coverage of FA Cup)
Ronaldo and Messi, who have dominated the soccer greatest of all time (GOAT) debate for almost 10 years, met on Thursday for the first time since December Back on the pitch Barcelona 3-0 in 2020 when Juventus was beaten. Ronaldo leaded the Saudi All Star XI, a team made up of players from Al Hilal and Al Nassr, against Paris St. Germain de Messi lead in an exhibition competition, stake, S but fans are still excited at the prospect of seeing the two stars’ clash.
This show game also highlightedother key players from PSG like Kylian Mbappe, Sergio Ramos and Neymar.
While Saudi international’s Salem Al-Dawsari, who scored in the surprise group stage victory on Argentina, and Saud Abdul Hamid will also get focussed.
Let us review minute wise highlights of the friendly encounter of Al Nassr vs PSG:
Al Nassr vs PSG Highlights 2023:
Time up
This absolute goal party is over! Scored nine goals in 90 minutes as PSG managed to beat the Saudi star’s eleven.
90+4th Minute
‘TALISCA RESULTS!! Saudi Pro League top scorer receives a consolation. The number 94 fires a long-range shot that Donnarumma misses slightly.
90th Minute
‘Four minutes to go90’SO CLOSE!!Talisca performed well in the box, beating two defenders before finding Pereira outside the box. The latter shoots up but misses with a moustache.
85th Minute
‘Saudi come on with Sami Al Naji replacing Salem Al Dawsari.
84th Minute
‘Saudi free-kick from a dangerous position. Talisca is ready to run it. Talisca shoots an effort, but the ball goes over the bar!
78th Minute
5-3EIGHT GOALS!!! PSG in a quick counterattack, Ekiteke takes a few steps just outside the penalty area after a brilliant pass and passes the ball with a low shot to Alowais – saved
76th Minute
‘Saudi corner, Al Dawsari tries from a distance but Der Ball bounces off defender. Talisca takes the corner but nothing comes out
74th Minute
‘MORE! !!Carrillo slides the ball deep to the right into the box and gets a low shot that Donnarumma misses, but the ball goes wide
70th Minute
‘Vitinha crosses from deep on the left and the ball escapes the Saudi defense and heads towards Ekiteke, but Jang’s brilliant tackle staved off the threat.
68th Minute
‘The pace of the game slowed significantly after the substitutions. However, PSG with 10 players still have possession advantage
62th Minute
‘Substitution board on both sides of. Ronaldo, Messi and Mbappe out!
60th Minute
‘4 -3 MBAPPE! !!PROVE YOU ARE A PEAT FESTIVAL!! SEVEN GOALS IN TOTAL AND TEN PEOPLE STILL LEAD
58th Minute
‘Just outside the penalty area, Messi shoots straight at Al Bulayhi and the Saudi international takes the ball!!
56th Minute
‘ It’s 3-3! This time Jang scored! Martinez takes a corner and slips perfectly into the box. The Korean team defeated Navas!!
54th Minute
‘Mbappe shoots in the left penalty area and turns to Ramos before making a short pass. Ramos clears the ball!
52th Minute
‘What a defense of Alowais!! powerful shot but Alowais jumps the full length to hit it wide.
48th Minute
‘PSG instant countdown. Messi wins the ball and faces Navas one on one, but the Argentine is offside!
47th Minute
‘Corner awarded to Saudi. Ronaldo takes the ball and rolls it in but Navas can’t clear it. in the first half
Second half underway
Ronaldo gets the ball rolling as Saudi Arabia tries to capitalize on the man advantage while PSG tries to penetrate the defense like they did in the first half.
Halftime
Completes the first half and what an electrifying matchup it was. Messi and Ronaldo are on the scoreboard as scores are tied at half time! PSG, although with a man down, have been pushing relentlessly. The team will look to continue the same path for the next.
50th Minute
‘2-2RONALDOOOO!!!Navas does well to stop an early shot but Ronaldo is there to capitalize on the rebound. Arabia equalized just before half-time.
49th Minute
‘Free-kick from the Saudi season team and Ronaldo takes it out. He’s in Ronaldo’s zone but he hits them right on the PSG wall!!
48th Minute
‘SAVED!!WHAT HAVE YOU DONE NEYMAR!! A weak shot down the left and Alowais stops it with no problem.
46th Minute
‘Mappe falls into the penalty area after a tackle by Al Bulaihi and the referee signals to the VAR monitor. Penalty!!
43th Minute
‘MARQUINHOS MAKES IT 2:1!!!Mbappe shoots from the left into the penalty area and Marquinhos heads Alowais! Nothing out of the ordinary, but a mistake by the defense still leads to the goal.
42th Minute
‘Against the brilliant PSG.Neymar crosses the middle of the Saudi field and passes it to Mbappé in the penalty area. One on one but Alowais stops him!!
39th Minute
‘ RED CARDBernat shoves an unmarked Al Dawsari and gets a straight red!!PSG players frame the referee but the decision as it is!
37th Minute
‘PSG continues to attack relentlessly. Marquinhos’ pass finds Neymar and he hits a through ball. Mbappé runs past a couple of defenders to pick up the ball down the right flank and tries to make a pass but Alowais dives in to stop it.
34th Minute
‘ Free kick for the Saudis and Martínez takes a shot. He hits a high ball, Ronaldo jumps and Navas challenges him to deny him a goal. WAIT A MINUTE! REFEREE SIGNS THE POINT! Replay shows Navas scoring Ronaldo and it’s a penalty.
29 th Minute
‘Finally, the Saudis attack. Martínez hits a high ball inside the area aimed at Marega.The latter runs but Ramos marks him exceptionally to stop him dead.
27th Minute
‘Corner served for PSG and Neymar. A deafening cross that Alowais finishes.
25th Minute
‘Messi on the left throws a long ball and finds Mbappé on the run. The latter escapes and scores, but is offside during play!
The Saudi team simply cannot control PSG’s three forwards. Messi, Neymar and Mbappe constantly exploit the defense and another counterattack is imminent. Bernat puts the ball into the penalty area and tries a back pass. but Alowais saves it and Ghana clears it.
20th Minute
‘Ronaldo no look pass which starts the attack and finds Abdul Hamid. This in turn hands it over to Al Dawsari in the left lane. A fight for the ball on the right but Abdul Hamid is caught offside at
18th Minute
‘Bad luck!!Neymar again, it hasn’t been his night so far. Mbappé from the edge of the box takes a ragged cross to Neymar, but the Brazilian misses and the ball goes on target
16th Minute
‘Fast counterattack by PSG. Hakimi runs down the right wing and crosses into the penalty area. Neymar gets the ball and tries to trace the ball. But Alowais does good to retain the ball out. The Saudi goalkeeper had eyes. always on the ball and it paid off.
14th Minute
‘Saudi star had possession for a while and now got a free kick just outside the penalty area. Ronaldo serves and nothing happens
11th Minute
‘Messi from the defending zone shoots a through ball to find Mbappé but Alowais comes in and clears the ball
8th Minute
‘Corner for PSG and it’s taken quickly. Neymar catches Mbappe at the left. The France international nowcatches Hakimi. Mbappe moves into the penalty area and tries to get the shot, but a timely tackle avoids danger. Ronaldo in a clash with his former teammate Keylor Navas.Ronaldo lashes out at a crouching Ranger but Navas jumps to his right to keep the ball out!
3rd Minute
‘ FIRST 0-1 PSGPSG GOES AHEAD AND WHO OTHERS!!!MESSI KEEPS ON ITS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FORM. Neymar gets possession of the ball and puts it in the penalty area. Messi starts a late run and passes Alowais with a ball.
1st Minute
‘PSG take it easy while the defense takes the ball. Sergio Ramos from the box locates Messi in the middle and the crowd explodes!
Kick-off
Mbappé gives his first touch of the game as PSG kicks off from left to right.
The stars take the field
Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and many other big shots have taken the field. ‘Big B’ Amitabh Bachchan is on the match venue, accompanied by Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Insane crowds!
King Fahd International Stadium is packed and lit.Players line up in the tunnel ready to conquer the field.
T-5
We are only minutes away from this historic clash. Messi and Ronaldo meet for the first time since December 2020 when Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0.
