Al Nassr suffer opening day loss in 2-1 defeat to Al-Ettifaq vanguardngr.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from vanguardngr.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Karim Benzema was held scoreless and Cristiano Ronaldo was absent with an injury, but there were still plenty of big names making their mark as the op.
Steve Gerrard's Al Ettifaq opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over last year's runners-up Al Nassr, who were without Cristiano Ronaldo after he came off
costly ultimately as al ettifaq rallied immediately after the break. henderson s corner was fumbled allowing robin quaison to stab home from close range. the hosts then completed their comeback six minutes later when former fulham, celtic and lyon striker moussa dembele was on hand to ensure a debut three points for his new side. owen farrell is free to play in the world cup after his red card against wales on saturday was overturned. it was thought owen farrell would receive at least a three match ban which would have ruled him out of the world cup opening game with argentina. and that s all the sport for now. thanks so much.