Al-Nassr displayed resilience as they bounced back from a previous defeat to league leaders Al-Ittihad, defeating Al-Okhdood 3-1 and climbing to third place in the Saudi Pro League table.
Early Setback and Mane’s Quick Response
Al-Okhdood opened the scoring in the sixth minute when Christian Bassogog’s cross led to Saviour Godwin tapping the ball into the net. However, Sadio Mane swiftly leveled the score by capitalizing on a rebound after Paulo Vitor’s impressive save from Sultan Al Ghannam’s header.
Ronaldo’s Decisive Penalty
Damion Lowe’s foul on Mane in the box set up Cristiano Ronaldo to convert a penalty just before halftime, putting Al-Nassr in the lead. Despite continued pressure, Otavio, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and Angelo couldn’t breach Al-Okhdood’s defense for a third goal.
Late Goal Secures the Win
Al-Nassr’s determination paid off when Al Ghannam’s precise cross found Mane, who headed the ball into the bottom right corner, sealing the victory with his fifth league goal of the season.
Strong Performance Data Highlights
- Al-Nassr registered an expected goals (xG) total of 2.65 from 14 shots while restricting Al-Okhdood to only 0.33 xG from seven attempts.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored four goals in three encounters against Al-Okhdood, making it the fourth instance of scoring in his first three matches against a single opponent in the league.
This victory reignites Al-Nassr’s title campaign and showcases the team’s strength and determination in overcoming recent setbacks.
Penulis: Zanuar Farel Cristian