Al Nassr turns around deficit to claim thrilling win over Al Taawoun in Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr turned around a deficit against Al Taawoun to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory in their match on Friday evening, during the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Nassr has maintained its lead in the competition after raising its tally to 12 points, achieving a perfect record after four rounds, while Al-Taawoun has stopped at two points in 15th place.

Al-Taawoun surprised their rivals with an early goal in the 11th minute, as Bassam Al-Hurayji unleashed a left-footed shot from inside the penalty area that found the back of the net against Al-Nassr.

Al Nassr pushed for an equaliser, with Sadio Mané shooting in the 27th minute, but Al Taawoun's defence intervened just in time to clear the attempt, before the goalkeeper saved another shot from the player in the 40th minute.

Al-Nassr continued to threaten Al-Taawoun's goal, with Ângelo attempting to score in the 43rd minute, but the home side's defense successfully stopped the shot once again.

Al Nassr equalized in stoppage time of the first half, as Samo Costa unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area in the 5th minute of added time.

The teams went into the break level at 1-1, with Al-Nassr managing to equalize in the dying moments, as they began the second half in search of a goal to take the lead.

Cristiano Ronaldo turned the match in Al Nassr's favor in the 50th minute, following up on a shot from Mohamed Simakan and directing the ball into the net against Al Taawoun.

Al Nassr continued to search for a third goal to secure the victory, while Al Taawoun tried to exploit spaces and get back into the match. However, the defence of the 'Global' side maintained their lead until the end.

Samu Costa missed a chance to extend the lead in the 75th minute, rising to meet a cross from João Félix, but his header went wide of the post, allowing Al Nassr to maintain their precious victory.