Al-Nassr Showers Al-Khaleej's Net with Four Goals and Secures Top Spot in Roshn League
Al-Nassr team continued their impressive performance this season after securing a big 4-1 victory over their guest Al-Khaleej in an exciting match held at Al-Orobah Park as part of the ninth round of the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Nassr opened the match with early offensive pressure, as Cristiano Ronaldo came close to scoring with two dangerous attempts in the opening minutes, before a goal scored by João Félix was disallowed after the ball crossed the goal line during the cross.
Goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi prevented a certain goal for Al-Khaleej in the 36th minute by saving a clear one-on-one opportunity, maintaining his team's defensive composure in one of the most crucial moments of the first half.
João Félix broke the deadlock with a powerful shot inside the penalty area, giving Al-Nassr their first goal in the 39th minute. The Brazilian Wesley then added the second goal following a precise pass from Félix, ending the first half with a well-deserved lead for Al-Alami.
The Gulf team started the second half with an attempt to come back, as Murad Hawsawi scored a goal to reduce the deficit with a rocket shot in the 47th minute, while the chance to equalize was missed after defensive chaos in front of Al-Aqidi's goal in the 56th minute.
Al-Nassr's attempts to extend their lead continued, with Ronaldo missing another one-on-one chance in the 60th minute, before Sadio Mané appeared and skillfully scored the third goal in the 77th minute, crushing the visitors' hopes of a comeback.
Ronaldo capped off the goal fest with a stunning bicycle kick in the 96th minute, solidifying Al-Nassr's dominance as they raised their tally to 27 points at the top of the table, while Al-Khaleej remained at 14 points in seventh place.
Al-Nassr opened the match with early offensive pressure, as Cristiano Ronaldo came close to scoring with two dangerous attempts in the opening minutes, before a goal scored by João Félix was disallowed after the ball crossed the goal line during the cross.
Goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi prevented a certain goal for Al-Khaleej in the 36th minute by saving a clear one-on-one opportunity, maintaining his team's defensive composure in one of the most crucial moments of the first half.
João Félix broke the deadlock with a powerful shot inside the penalty area, giving Al-Nassr their first goal in the 39th minute. The Brazilian Wesley then added the second goal following a precise pass from Félix, ending the first half with a well-deserved lead for Al-Alami.
The Gulf team started the second half with an attempt to come back, as Murad Hawsawi scored a goal to reduce the deficit with a rocket shot in the 47th minute, while the chance to equalize was missed after defensive chaos in front of Al-Aqidi's goal in the 56th minute.
Al-Nassr's attempts to extend their lead continued, with Ronaldo missing another one-on-one chance in the 60th minute, before Sadio Mané appeared and skillfully scored the third goal in the 77th minute, crushing the visitors' hopes of a comeback.
Ronaldo capped off the goal fest with a stunning bicycle kick in the 96th minute, solidifying Al-Nassr's dominance as they raised their tally to 27 points at the top of the table, while Al-Khaleej remained at 14 points in seventh place.