The Saudi Pro League experienced significant growth during the summer transfer window, with several notable additions joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the league. Al Nassr made impressive signings, including Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana, Alex Telles, and the imminent arrival of Sadio Mane.
Concurrently, Al Ettifaq made a bold move by bringing in Jordan Henderson and appointing Steven Gerrard as their head coach.
These two formidable teams are set to clash in the opening match of the Saudi Pro League on Monday, August 14, 2023.
Ettifaq 2-1 Al Nassr final score
Ettifag hosted Al Nassr and celebrated a 2-1 victory as Robin Quaison and Moussa Dembele scored, meanwhile, Sadio Mane scored for Al Nassr.
Lineups:
Al Ettifaq (4-2-3-1): Paulo Victor (GK) – Al-Hawsawi, Tisserand, Hendry, Khateeb – Ali Hazazi, Al-Ghamdi – Henderson, Quaison, Al-Ghamdi – Dembele
Al Nassr (4-4-2): Al-Aqidi (GK) — Bushal, Al Fatil, Konan, Mukhtar Ali — Al Khaibari, Al Sulayhem, Al Aliwi, Al Hasan — Ghareeb, Mane.
Ettifaq 2-1 Al Nassr as it happened in Saudi Pro League match
FULL TIME: AL ETTIFAQ 2-1 AL NASSR
It's currently half-time and Al Nassr are winning with a 1-0 score as Sadio Mane scored.
In the second half, Ettifaq scored two goals as the score is currently 2-1. Robin Quaison and Moussa Dembele scored for Steven Gerrard's side.
Ettifaq celebrate a comeback win.
Highlights to be added soon.