In an electrifying AFC Champions League Elite semifinal, Kawasaki Frontale stunned Al Nassr with a 3-2 victory at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The thrilling match kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish! ⚽
Tatsuya Ito struck early in the 10th minute with a brilliant volley that set the tone for the game. Al Nassr answered back when Sadio Mane fired a powerful shot 18 minutes later, leveling the score with a deflected strike.
But the drama was far from over. In the 41st minute, Yuto Ozeki capitalized on a rebound to give Kawasaki the lead once again. Later, in the 76th minute, Erison’s swift maneuver from the left wing created a low cross that Akihiro Ienaga converted with ease, extending Kawasaki's advantage to 3-1.
Despite a late surge from Al Nassr—highlighted by Ayman Yahya's stunning long-range effort in the 87th minute—and even the valiant attempts of Cristiano Ronaldo, whose header and free kick could not change the game, Kawasaki Frontale sealed a historic win.
Now heading to the final for the first time in their club history, Kawasaki will face Al Ahli on Saturday in a battle for their first continental trophy. For young football fans on the go, this match is a reminder of why we love the game: every moment is unpredictable and every goal tells a story! 🔥
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Kawasaki eliminate Al Nassr to reach AFC Champions League Elite final
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