In the 30th round of the Saudi Arabia Pro League, Al-Nassr hosted a strong rival — Al-Ahli — at their home ground. After an intense, fast-paced match, the Riyadh side won 2-0, taking another important step on the path to the championship.
For much of the match, both teams played cautiously. Reliable defensive play and midfield battles meant goalscoring chances were rare. However, towards the end of the second half, the decisive moments began.
In the 76th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo took center stage. He struck precisely to open the scoring and hand his team the advantage. This goal was significant not only for the match outcome but also for his personal statistics — Ronaldo celebrated his 970th career goal.
In the final minutes, Al-Nassr intensified the pressure. In the 90th minute, Kingsley Coman found the net for the second time, putting the match to rest. The Riyadh side secured a convincing victory.
Saudi Pro League. Round 30
Al-Nassr – Al-Ahli 2:0
Goals: Ronaldo 76, Coman 90
Al-Nassr – Bento, Bushall, Simakan, Al Amri, Martinez, Coman, Al Haybari, Brozovic, Mane (Yahya, 85), Felix, Ronaldo (Al Hamdan, 90+1).
Al-Ahli – Mendy, Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Khawsawi, Atanangana (Abu Al Shamat, 78), Al Johani, Kessie, Mahrez, Touni, Galeno (Al Buraikan, 63).
With this result, Al-Nassr extended their lead atop the standings with 79 points. Al-Ahli dropped to third place with 71 points and is falling behind in the title race.
In short, experience and individual skill proved decisive in this match. Ronaldo once again showed he can lead his team forward. Now the one question remains: when will he reach the 1,000-goal milestone?
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