Cristiano Ronaldo Helps Al-Nassr Secure 3-1 Win Over Al-Fateh
Al-Nassr triumphed over Al-Fateh with a 3-1 victory on Sunday evening at Al-Oula Park Stadium in the 17th round of the Saudi Roshen Professional League.
Goals From Marwan Saadane, Simakan, and Cristiano Ronaldo Seal Al-Nassr’s Win
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal in the 87th minute sealed the victory for Al-Nassr after Marwan Saadane’s own goal in the 41st minute and Mohammed Simakan’s header in the 57th. Al-Fateh’s sole goal came from Murad Batna in the 72nd minute.
With this win, Al-Nassr moved to third place with 35 points, while Al-Fateh remained at the bottom with just 9 points.
First Half: Ronaldo’s Near-Misses and Saadane’s Own Goal
The first half saw Al-Nassr dominate possession, but they struggled to break down Al-Fateh’s defense early on. Cristiano Ronaldo had a close call in the 13th minute, facing Al-Fateh’s goalkeeper but a defender’s contact led to a no-call from the referee.
Al-Nassr’s Sadio Mane had a goal disallowed for offside in the 14th minute, and Ronaldo wasted another chance when his low shot in the 28th minute was blocked. However, their pressure paid off in the 41st minute when Gabriel’s cross deflected off defender Marwan Saadane and found the back of the net, giving Al-Nassr a 1-0 lead.
Second Half: Simakan and Ronaldo Extend Al-Nassr’s Lead
In the second half, Ronaldo’s shot was denied by the crossbar, but Simakan doubled the lead in the 57th minute after converting Gabriel’s cross into a header. Batna reduced the deficit for Al-Fateh in the 72nd minute following a mistake by Al-Nassr goalkeeper Pinto, but the hosts responded strongly.
Ronaldo Scores to Secure the Win for Al-Nassr
Despite more chances for Ronaldo to score, Al-Nassr sealed the match in the 87th minute when Sadio Mane’s assist allowed Ronaldo to score his first goal of the match, securing a 3-1 victory.
This match continued Al-Nassr’s push for the top of the league, with Ronaldo’s leadership proving pivotal for his team in their crucial victory.
