Mon Oct 28 16:58:54 UTC 2024: ## Al Nassr to Host Al-Taawoun in King’s Cup Round of 16 Clash
**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:** Al Nassr FC, boasting six King’s Cup titles, will face Al-Taawoun FC, one-time winners, in the round of 16 of the 2024-25 King’s Cup. The match is scheduled for October 29 at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, kicking off at 11:00 PM IST.
The King’s Cup, now in its 50th edition, features 32 teams from the Saudi Pro League and First Division League. The tournament is a single-elimination knockout competition, with penalties deciding ties after extra time.
Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, enters the match on the back of a high-scoring draw in the Saudi Pro League and a victory in the AFC Champions League. The team is currently third in the league table, with a strong record of five wins and three draws.
Al-Taawoun, meanwhile, are eighth in the league table with 11 points from seven matches.
Historically, Al Nassr holds a significant advantage over Al-Taawoun, having won 22 out of 33 encounters. Al-Taawoun has secured six wins, with five matches ending in draws. The two sides last met in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final in August, with Al Nassr emerging victorious with a 2-0 win.
The match will be televised live on Sony Sports Network channels in India, with live streaming available on the SonyLIV app and website.
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