Al-Nassr, last year’s runners-up in the Saudi Pro League, finally secured their first win of the 2024-25 season with a resounding 4-1 victory over Al-Feiha at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraydah. The match showcased the brilliance of Cristiano Ronaldo and the clinical finishing of Talisca, who both played pivotal roles in the triumph.
It was Ronaldo who set the stage for the first goal in the fifth minute, with a swift flick to send Talisca through on goal. The towering Brazilian made no mistake, finding the back of the net to give Al-Nassr an early lead. Just before halftime, Ronaldo reached a significant milestone, scoring his 899th career goal. He expertly slotted the ball inside the goal from a freekick, demonstrating his unwavering accuracy and composure.
The second half saw Al-Nassr continue their dominance. Ronaldo came close to scoring his 900th career goal in the 59th minute, but unfortunately, his shot sailed over the crossbar. However, the wait for the milestone goal would have to continue. In the 85th minute, Marcelo Brozovic joined the scoring spree. Sadio Mane, with a clever maneuver, kept the Al-Feiha defenders at bay, allowing Brozovic to receive the ball on the left flank and send a powerful shot past the goalkeeper.
Fashion Sakala managed to score a consolation goal for Al-Feiha in the dying minutes, but it was too little too late as Al-Nassr secured a well-deserved victory. The win will boost their confidence and position them well for the remainder of the season. The performance of Ronaldo and Talisca will undoubtedly be a major factor in their future success.
