Bola.net – Aleksandar Mitrovic scored two goals in Al Hilal’s win over Al Nassr (3-0) in the Riyadh Derby, continued in the 2023/2024 Saudi Arabian League last week. The Serbian striker was amazed by the quality of the derby.
Played at the King Fahd International Stadium, this duel between two top teams was as exciting as predicted. Al Hilal is currently leading at the top of the standings, Al Nassr is sticking closely in second place.
The match was relatively balanced, both teams took turns threatening, only this time Al Hilal was more effective. Al Hilal’s winning goals were scored by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (64′) and Aleksandar Mitrovic (89′, 90+2′).
This victory is crucial for Al Hilal. Mitrovic, who scored the two winning goals, said that the match was extraordinary.
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The best derby of Mitrovic’s career
Al Hilal and Al Nassr are two of the top teams in the Saudi Arabian League who take turns being champions. Because of this, the meeting between these two top teams tends to attract a lot of attention, and the match takes place with high intensity.
Interestingly, Mitrovic honestly said that his experience in yesterday’s derby was the best experience. He has played many derbies throughout his career in Europe, but yesterday’s Riyadh Derby was extraordinary.
“Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever played in a better derby than this. It’s amazing, it’s amazing,” said Mitrovic.
“I have played derby matches in many countries, but this (Riyadh Derby) if not the best, is definitely one at the top of the top list.”
“The pressure before the match and the process leading up to the match with the support of the fans, all the way, is extraordinary and special,” he added.
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Could have scored a hat trick
The match was locked goalless in the first half, then Al Hilal broke the deadlock through Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the 64th minute. Even so, Al Nassr actually continued to press in the final 30 minutes, fortunately Mitrovic appeared and scored the winning goal for Al Hilal.
“I think we scored the first goal at the right time, then we defended very well. We moved together as a team,” continued Mitrovic.
“Our second goal managed to finish the match, the third goal too. I could have scored a hat trick if I was a little lucky,” he said.
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Lineup
AL HILAL (4-2-3-1): Bono; Al-Burayk (84th minute), Al-Bulaihi, Koulibaly, Abdulhamid; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Al-Dawsari, Michael (77′) Malcolm; Mitrovic
Coach: Jorge Jesus
AL NASSR (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi; Telles (37′ Ahmed), Laporte, Alawjami (89′ Khalil Marran), Al Ghanam; Fofana (72′ Ghareeb), Brozovic; Mane, Talisca, Otavio; Cristiano Ronaldo
Coach: Luis Castro
2023-12-04 09:15:00
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