Saudi King's Cup: Riyadh Crescent 3-0 Hasenm to advance to the last 8, Mitrovic doubled
On October 31, Beijing time, in the first match of the 1/8 finals of the 2023/24 Saudi King's Cup, Riyadh Crescent hosted Hathem. In the first half, the two teams exchanged scores, and in the second half, Riyadh Crescent coach Gabriel Jesus replaced Mitrovic, completely changing the game. In the end, thanks to a brace from Aleksandar Mitrovic and a penalty from Neves, Riyadh Crescent defeated Hasenm 3-0 and advanced to the last eight first.
Highlights of the game
1. Mitrovic has scored 7 goals in the last 4 games (2 league games, 1 AFC Champions League game, 1 Copa del Rey game).
2. Riyadh Crescent has won 8 consecutive victories in all competitions.
3. In the selection of the Yashin Award, Riyadh Crescent goalkeeper Bounou ranked third.
4. Due to the AFC awards ceremony, Dusari was absent from this game.
Wonderful review
In the 15th minute, Blake's cross from the right was blocked by an opposing defender, and Malcolm pushed a shot wide of the far corner.
In the 45th minute, Michael's cross from the right was met by Sheri who swooped over and went just wide of the near post.
In the 50th minute, Neves went straight to the left side of the penalty area, Malcolm entered the box and was knocked down by Talal Absi, and the referee awarded a penalty.
Against Tunisian international Ayman Damen, Neves made it easy to break the deadlock on the field.
In the 61st minute, Shahrani passed the ball and Malcolm shot high with his left foot.
In the 79th minute, Michael picked up a cross in the penalty area, and Mitrovic turned and volleyed into the net, giving Riyadh Crescent a 2-0 lead.
In the 81st minute, Malcolm burst into the box and was brought down by Sani, and the referee awarded a penalty again.
Aleksandar Mitrovic stepped up from 12 yards and fired a powerful shot into the net to make it 3-0.
Player ratings
Riyadh Crescent line-up (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: 37 - Bounou
Defenders: 2 - Blake (67'66 - Abdulhamid), 5 - Blahi, 87 - Tambati, 12 - Shahrani
Defenders: 28-Kanu, 8-Neves (89'56-Kadani)
Midfielders: 77-Malcolm (89'26-Marchi), 14-Hamdan (67'22-Milinkovic), 96-Michael
Forwards: 11 - Sheri (67'9 - Mitrovic)