Al-Nassr 0:2 Almería — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Daijiro Chirino scored once as Almería beat Al-Nassr 2-0 in a Club Friendly Games fixture, a result that offers little beyond a warm-weather workout for either side. The defender’s goal was the first of two second-half strikes that settled a match largely short on urgency.

The turning point came on 51 minutes when Chirino put Almería ahead, and Adrián Embarba doubled the lead ten minutes later to leave Al-Nassr chasing the game. Saad Haqawi’s yellow card on 67 minutes capped a frustrating evening for the Saudi side, who never found a way back.

On the numbers, Almería edged the contest with 12 shots to Al-Nassr’s ten and two corners to one, though possession was split at 53% to 47% in the home side’s favour. Al-Nassr controlled the first half with 56% of the ball, but Almería stepped up after the break, firing eight shots to their hosts’ five. Chirino was the standout with an 8.3 rating, his goal plus a solid defensive display earning top marks.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Al-Nassr vs Almería?

Al-Nassr 0-2 Almería (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Daijiro Chirino (51') for Almería; Adrián Embarba (61') for Almería.

Were there any cards in Al-Nassr vs Almería?

Yellow cards: Saad Haqawi (Al-Nassr).

First half0 - 0

Second half0 - 2