Al Nassr is ranked second in the Saudi Arabia national championship (Saudi Pro League). Marching to Al Shabab’s stadium on the evening of February 25, Al Nassr was determined to win to raise hopes of chasing top team Al Hilal.
The away team controlled the game and in the 18th minute, Al Shabab defender touched the ball in the penalty area. On the penalty spot, Cristiano Ronaldo accurately scored to open the score 1-0 for Al Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal against Al Shabab (Photo: ANFC).
Ronaldo continues to show his impressive penalty kick ability, having not missed a single shot in over two years. The last time CR7 failed was when he played for Man Utd, in the match against Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the FA Cup on February 4, 2022.
The 39-year-old star also scored in the 6th consecutive match in the Saudi League. In the last 10 rounds, he also scored in 9 matches and only “failed” when Al Nassr lost to top team Al Hilal 0-3 on December 2 last year.
At the end of the first half, Laporte knocked down an Al Shabab player in the penalty area and the referee decided to blow a penalty. Carrasco stepped up and finished the match accurately, equalizing the score 1-1 for the home team.
Right at the beginning of the second half, Otavio assisted Anderson Talisca with a dangerous kick, helping Al Nassr lead 2-1. However, in the 67th minute, Brozovic lost the ball in the middle of the field, Diallo assisted Carlos Junior to coolly finish, equalizing 2-2 for Al Shabab.
It seemed like the match would end in a draw, but Anderson Talisca skillfully controlled the ball and accurately kicked goalkeeper Al Absi, sealing a 3-2 victory for Nassr. After 21 rounds, Al Nassr continues to rank second in the Saudi Pro League with 52 points, 4 points behind Al Hilal.
