Saudi Pro League First Half: Ronaldo Returns and Scores, Talisca Misses Opportunity, Al-Nassr Leads Al-Dawhaan

Key Events

In the 33rd minute, Ghanam was fouled in the box by an opponent’s stamp, the referee awarded a penalty, Ronaldo took the shot and scored, breaking the deadlock for Al-Nassr, 1-0!

Match Report

At 2:00 AM on September 21st, in the fourth round of the 24/25 Saudi League season, Al-Nassr traveled to play against Al-Dawhaan as the away team.

Just 3 minutes into the game, Ronaldo took a direct free kick from 30 meters out, the ball headed straight for the lower right corner, Rodak made a diving save to push it out for a corner.

In the 7th minute, Angelo’s run was stopped, Mane turned and broke free, cutting inside from the left side of the box and shooting, but unfortunately he could not keep the ball down and it went over the goal.

In the 11th minute, Ronaldo sent the ball to the goalmouth, where the Al-Dawhaan defender cleared it.

In the 17th minute, Ronaldo once again received the ball on the left side of the box, his pass or shot went out of play, failing to pose a threat.

In the 25th minute, Al-Hatib was injured and unable to continue, forcing Al-Dawhaan to make a substitution, with Subiyani coming on.

In the 28th minute, Ronaldo ran forward to receive the ball, sending a cutback pass from the left side to the goalmouth, Talisca’s shot was blocked by a diving Al-Dawhaan defender, Ronaldo held his head in disbelief.

The first half ended with Al-Nassr leading Al-Dawhaan 1-0 temporarily.

Player Lineups

Al-Dawhaan starting lineup (4-3-3):

1-Rodak; 3-Madu; 33-Al-Awlaqi; 70-Al-Hatib (25′ 87-Subiyani); 61-Otaibi; 8-Wijnaldum; 75-Fofana; 14-Vitinho; 9-Dembélé; 7-Ekambi; 21-Latif;

Bench: 23-Al-Habbi; 25-Al-Sindi; 29-Yusuf; 87-Subiyani; 10-Medran; 88-Maliki; 77-Duran; 46-Al-Aliwa; 18-Costa;

Al-Nassr starting lineup (4-2-3-1):

24-Bento; 27-Laporte; 2-Ghanam; 3-Simakan; 83-Al-Najadi; 10-Mane; 25-Otavio; 94-Talisca; 17-Haybari; 20-Angelo; 7-Ronaldo;

Bench: 36-Najjar; 4-Al-Fatil; 12-Bushar; 6-Ali; 19-Al-Hassan; 29-Gharib; 16-Maran; 61-Abu Ainein;