Ronaldo’s Brilliance Leads Al Nassr to a 2-1 victory over Al Fateh in Saudi Pro League Clash
In a riveting encounter at Al Awwal Stadium, Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring prowess took the spotlight as Al Nassr secured a vital 2-1 win against Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League. With Ronaldo netting his 21st goal of the season and Otavio’s decisive strike, Al Nassr closed the gap on league leaders Al Hilal, intensifying the race for the coveted league title.
Despite a resilient performance from Al Fateh, Otavio’s 72nd-minute goal, once again assisted by Sultan Al Ghannam, proved to be the match-winner for Al Nassr in their first league game since the winter break.
Ronaldo’s clinical finishing was on full display in the 17th minute, seizing on Otavio’s clever pass and a pinpoint delivery from Al Ghannam to give Al Nassr the early lead. However, Al Fateh responded promptly, with Salem Al Najdi levelling the score in the 29th minute, setting the stage for an intense battle.
The match appeared destined for a draw until Otavio’s well-timed header in the second half secured all three points for Al Nassr, showcasing a moment of quality in an otherwise challenging contest.
Following this victory, Al Nassr now trails Al Hilal by four points, with the league leaders having a game in hand against Al Raed on Sunday. Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in January 2023, is eager to clinch his first Saudi Pro League title, injecting an extra layer of excitement into the remaining fixtures of the season.
The final score of the match stood at Al Nassr 2, Al Fateh 1, with Ronaldo (17') and Otavio (72') contributing to Al Nassr’s tally, while Al Najdi (29') found the back of the net for Al Fateh.
Line-ups:
Al Nassr (4–2): Raghid Al Najjar (Waleed Abdullah,'26')—Sultan Al Ghanam (Abdulelah Al Amri, 81'), Ali Alawjami, Aymeric Laporte, Alex Telles—AAbdullah Al Khaibari, Marcelo Brozovic—AAnderson Talisca, Otavio (Sami Al Najei, 90+4'), Sadio Mane—CCristiano Ronaldo.
Al Fateh (4–3–1): Jacob Rinne — Ali Al Zubaidi, Jason Denayer, Marwane Saadane, Salem Al Najdi — Mukhtar Ali, Sofiane Bendebka (Qassim Alawjami, 89') — Murad Batna, Lucas Zelarayan, Cristian Tello (Saad Fahad Al Sharfa, 79') — Djaniny (Abbas Al Hassan, 68').
