Al-Nassr vs Gamba Osaka ACL Two Final Live Score: Deniz Tummet scored the only goal in the clash as Gamba Osaka won the AFC Champions League Two to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr FC a chance to win another trophy. The wait for Ronaldo to win a major trophy with the Saudi-based club continues.
Al Nassr topped Group D in the group stage, winning each of their six games. It was a complete domination from the Saudi club as they scored 22 goals in the games while conceding only two in six clashes. In the Round of 16, ANFC faced Arkadag. They won both legs by a 1-0 margin to proceed further in the tournament.
Al Nassr then defeated Al Wassl in a single-leg clash in the quarter-final. Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane scored a goal each in the 4-0 win for their team. It was once again a one-legged semi-final for the Saudi club, where they defeated Al Ahli 5-1, to reach the final of the AFC Champions League Two.
Like their opponents on the night, Gamba Osaka, too, topped their group. Placed in Group F, the Japanese Club won each of their six games, scoring 16 goals while allowing only a couple to be scored against them. In the Round of 16, GMB faced Pohang Steelers. After the first leg ended in a draw, Gamba made a strong comeback at their home to win the tie 3-2 on aggregate.
In the quarter-final, it was once again a similar story for Gamba Osaka. The first leg against Ratchaburi FC ended in a draw. In the second leg, the Japanese club won away from home to proceed further in the tournament. It was a tricky semi-final for Gamba as they lost the first leg against Bangkok United at home. However, a 3-0 victory away from home helped them reach the final, where they meet Al Nassr tonight.
Al Nassr Predicted XI: Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Al Amri, Martinez; Coman, Al Hassan, Brozovic, Mane; Felix, Ronaldo
Gamba Osaka Predicted XI: Araki (GK); Kishimoto, Miura, Nakarani, Nakano; Suzuki, Yamamoto; Yamashita, Meshino, Okunuki; Hummet
And the final whistle has been blown as Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr have been denied yet another trophy. It is a brilliant story for Japan’s Gamba Osaka who have won the AFC Champions League Two thanks to a Deniz Tummet scoring the winning goal in the 29th minute.
Six minutes of time have been added after the regulation 90 minutes. Al-Nassr’s search for the equalising goal. Meanwhile, Gamba Osaka is doing enough to keep its opponents at bay. They were awarded a corner in the second minute of added time, which was used to potentially waste some time.
It seems like that Al-Nassr has tried everything, but nothing is going their way. The hosts are being bossed at their own home by Gamba Osaka. The players from the Japanese club are throwing their bodies around in the defensive half to make sure they hold on to their lead.
Joao Felix, who has been arguably the best player for Al Nassr tonight, was provided with another chance to take a shot at the Gamba Osaka goal. However, the Portuguese forward could not find the equaliser.
We are down to the final 15 minutes of regulation time, and Al-Nassr FC is still trailing in this ACL Two Final against Gamba Osaka. Despite coming into this game as the favourites, the hosts find themselves only a few minutes away from losing.
Around 25 minutes of regulation time are left to be played in the second half. Gamba Osaka have done well to park the bus thanks to an impressive performance from the defensive unit. Meanwhile, Kingsley Coman, the leading goal scorer for Al Nassr in ACL Two, has now made his way to the pitch as the hosts make a few changes.
It is still the same story for Al-Nassr in Riyadh. Looks like Cristiano Ronaldo would have to wait for a while before winning his first major title with the Saudi-based club. Earlier in the week, Ronaldo’s Al Nassr could not manage to hold their lead against Al Hilal which would have seen them being crowned champions of the Saudi Pro League.
Al Nassr after trailing in the first half kicked off the second half. The Cristiano Ronaldo-led side is now attacking from left to right as their search for the equalising goal continues.
Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of his players have taken multiple shots, but they are not troubling Gamba Osaka’s Araki. The first half drew to a close, and Al-Nassr FC will rue the chances they have missed late in the first half.
The first half will be closing in a few minutes, and Al Nassr remains on the back foot in this game. The Saudi-based club continues to trail and is in a desperate search for an equaliser.
Since the opening goal, Gamba Osaka has dominated the affairs in Riyadh. Al-Nassr, despite coming into this game as favourites, now look shocked and are on the back foot.
Gamba Osaka has stunned the Al Nassr fans and players by taking an early lead at the cusp of the 30th minute. Deniz Hummet scored the opening goal for the Japanese club to take the lead.
Araki, the goalkeeper for Gamba Osaka, has been solid between the sticks. He has been kept busy by the players from Al Nassr in the last few minutes as the attacking trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and Joao Felix continue to push the ball forward.
It has been an aggressive display from Gamba Osaka as the players from Al Nassr are bearing the brunt of it. Another free kick was awarded to the Saudi-based club and it was Cristiano Ronaldo took the free ick but could not get over the wall.
A free kick was awarded to Al Nassr in the 18th minute. It resulted in a header from Inigo Martinez, but he could not get the required connection to go past the Gamba Osaka goalkeeper.
An early shot from Al Nassr, but Gamba Osaka’s goalkeeper, Rui Araki, made a solid save. Meanwhile, Issam Jebali of Gamba got himself in a strong position, going past a couple of defenders. However, he could not get a shot away.
Having been defensively solid throughout the AFC Champions League Two, Al Nassr are showing why they are one of the best sides in the tournament. The Saudi-based club have not allowed Gamba Osaka to trouble their goalkeeper, Bento despite a few attacking opportunities.
Gamba Osaka has done well to keep the ball in the attacking half and keep the possession as well. However, the Japanese club would know that they need an early goal to stun a strong, star-studded lineup of Al-Nassr.
Gamba Osaka kicked off the first half. The Japanese club is playing in white kits, while Al Nassr FC is in its traditional yellow and blue kits, attacking from right to left.
Live action from Alawwal Park is only 15 minutes away, and the players will be raring to take the field. As Cristiano Ronaldo approaches what could be the end of a fantastic career, he would want to add yet another title to his trophy cabinet.
During the knockout stages, there have been multiple occasions when Gamba Osaka has come from behind to win the clash. Al Nassr would be wary of the fact that even if they take a lead in this game, it might not be enough to win the trophy.
While attackers might get all the attention, it is the defenders from Al Nassr who have had a brilliant tournament so far in the AFC Champions League Two. The Saudi-based club has only conceded three goals so far in the tournament.
Along with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman, and Sadio Mane would lead the attack for Al Nassr FC. The three forwards could very well be among the goals in the ACL Two final.
All eyes would be on Cristiano Ronaldo as the 41-year-old aims to add another trophy to his prestigious career. The veteran forward is not only a prominent player for Al Nassr, but is undoubtedly the most experienced player across the two teams. In games like these, experience could play a key role in impacting the result of the match.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage from this high-stakes Al Nassr vs Gamba Osaka clash from the AFC Champions League Two, from Alawwal Park, Riyadh.
