Jorge Jesus upsets Cristiano Ronaldo! The record-breaker continues to win trophies...
Breaking record after record, Jorge Jesus has now won the Saudi King's Cup. Al Hilal, managed by the experienced coach, defeated Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regular time to become champions.
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Al Hilal, the team managed by Jorge Jesus that finished the Saudi League season undefeated, faced off against Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, in the King's Cup final.
Al Hilal started the match quickly, taking a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute with a goal from Aleksandar Mitrovic, and the first half ended with this score.
In the 56th minute, David Ospina was shown a red card, leaving Al Nassr with 10 men. In the 87th minute, Ali Albulayhi from Al Hilal was also sent off with a red card.
One minute later, Al Nassr equalized the score with a goal from Ayman Yahya. With Kalidou Koulibaly also receiving a red card in the 90+2nd minute, Al Hilal entered the extra time periods with 9 players.
As both teams' attacks remained fruitless during extra time, the match went to a penalty shootout. Defeating their opponent 5-4 on penalties, Al Hilal took the cup home.
3 TROPHIES IN 1 SEASON FOR JORGE JESUS
Al Hilal, managed by Jorge Jesus, has won its 3rd trophy this season. Al Hilal had also previously won the Saudi Super Cup and the Saudi League championship.