Al Nassr Title Delay After Bento Own Goal Against Al Hilal
The Al Nassr title delay continued after a dramatic late mistake against Al Hilal. The Saudi Pro League leaders missed the chance to secure the championship on Tuesday night. As a result, the title race will continue into the final round. Al Nassr looked set for an important victory at home. However, goalkeeper Bento scored a heartbreaking own goal in the 98th minute. The mistake handed Al Hilal a 1-1 draw in stoppage time. The hosts started strongly and controlled large parts of the match. Mohamed Simakan opened the scoring in the 37th minute after a well-placed corner kick. In addition, Kingsley Coman nearly doubled the lead before halftime, but his shot hit the post. Cristiano Ronaldo also searched for a goal throughout the match. The Portuguese forward missed a chance just seconds after the second half began. Therefore, Ronaldo must still wait for his first domestic trophy with Al Nassr.
Title Race Goes to Final Match
Al Nassr remain top of the league table with 83 points from 33 games. They currently lead Al Hilal by five points. However, Al Hilal still have one match in hand. The league leaders can still secure the trophy soon. A win against Damac on May 21 would guarantee the title. On the other hand, Al Hilal could keep the race alive by defeating Neom this weekend. Fans expected celebrations after the final whistle. Instead, Bento’s late error changed the mood inside the stadium. The long throw entered the box, and the goalkeeper failed to clear the danger. The ball bounced into the net moments later. Consequently, Al Nassr must now wait a little longer to confirm the Saudi Pro League crown.
