Al-Nassr triumphed 2-1 over Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals, despite Sadio Mane's red card. Mane initially gave Al-Nassr the lead in the 10th minute, but a subsequent red card for a stamp put pressure on the team. Joao Felix equalized in the 61st minute after a VAR review. Felix had another goal disallowed and hit the post, showcasing a strong start for him at Al-Nassr. Despite being down a player, Al-Nassr outperformed Al-Ittihad in shots and expected goals, proving their tenacity in the face of adversity.
Al-Nassr overcame Sadio Mane's red card to secure a 2-1 victory over Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals, thanks to Joao Felix's second-half goal.
Mane scored in the 10th minute, but after his red card for a stamp on Al Ittihad's goalkeeper, Al-Nassr had to withstand pressure before Felix secured the win.
Despite being a man down for more than an hour, Al-Nassr managed more shots and had a higher expected goals tally than Al-Ittihad, reflecting their competitive performance.
Joao Felix celebrated his first goal for Al-Nassr, having previously had a goal disallowed and also hitting the post in a strong display on his debut.
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