In the early morning of October 28, 2023, the 11th round of the Saudi league ushered in a key match, which is also a national derby, against Riyadh Crescent and Jeddah National. Riyadh Crescent topped the list, with Jeddah Nationals ranked fifth. In the end, after 90 minutes of contention between the two sides, Riyadh Crescent defeated Jeddah National 3-1 at home, nine wins and two draws in the new season to remain unbeaten, leading the Saudi league standings, already five points ahead of the second place, 7 points ahead of Ronaldo's team, it seems that Ronaldo's dream of winning the league this season is about to be shattered!
The starting lineups of the two sides are really luxurious, everyone take a look, the stars of their five major leagues, Bounou, Koulibaly, Milinkovic, Neves, Malcom, Mitrovic, Mendy, Ibañez, Kessie, Vega, Saint-Maximin, Mahrez, Firmino, when watching the game, I really thought I was watching the Champions League, every star is a well-known figure, time has passed, and now they have come to the Saudi league, comparable to the golden era of the Chinese Super League, and there is nothing more. This does not include Neymar, who was reimbursed for the season due to injury, Li Crescent is too strong, and it is simply the only one among several giant teams.
In the first minute, Riyadh broke the deadlock with a lightning goal, Koulibaly made a precise long pass to the penalty area, and Milinkovic, who was inserted at high speed, stabbed the goal in front of the goal, and Crescent made a dream start 1-0.
Jeddah Nationals, on the other hand, are playing steadily, but the chances created are not much of a threat.
In the 26th minute, Malcolm fell to the ground in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty, but unfortunately, Mitrovic's penalty was heroically saved by the opposing goalkeeper.
In the 37th minute, Abdulhamid made a precise cross from the side, and Mitrovic jumped high in the penalty area and bounced into the net with a header, and the crescent expanded the score to 2-0.
At the end of the first half, Riyadh Crescent led 2-1.
In the 58th minute, Algerian star Mahrez crossed, and Saint-Maximin volleyed in the penalty area to pull one back, and the suspense of the two sides returned.
In the 84th minute, in front of the Riyadh Crescent cross, the unmarked Ibañez, headed back, but he didn't expect to put himself in an oolong, this oolong is too exciting, the goalkeeper, I didn't expect it, it's really embarrassing.
This own goal directly killed the game, Jeddah National had no choice but to accept the defeat away, and the standings were pulled away again, and Riyadh was already seven points ahead of Kyrgyzstan National.
Riyadh Crescent starters: Bounou, Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Ali, Shahrani, Ruben Neves, Milinkovic, Michael, Malcom, Davasari, Mitrovic
Jeddah National starters: Mendy, Ammar, Hindi, Ibañez, Myrahi, Kessie, Majihad, Saint-Maximin, Bega, Mahrez, Firmino