Al-Nassr thrashed Al-Fayha in an exciting match
Al-Nassr defeated Al-Fayha 4-1 on Tuesday in a match corresponding to the second round of the Saudi Pro League. The match was played at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah and was marked by the dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, who scored three goals in the last 15 minutes.
The game started with a goal by Anderson Talisca in the 5th minute, assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese extended the lead in the 45th minute, scoring again for Al-Nassr.
In the second half, Al-Fayha tried to reduce the deficit, but it was Al-Nassr who scored again. A goal by Marcelo Brozovic in the 85th minute, assisted by Sadio Mané, put the score at 3-0.
Al-Fayha managed to score a consolation goal through Fashion Sakala in the 87th minute, but Anderson Talisca sealed the game with his second personal goal in the 90th minute.
Al-Nassr dominated possession with 57% compared to 43% for Al-Fayha, and also generated more scoring opportunities. Cristiano Ronaldo’s team took 18 shots, 9 of them on target, while Al-Fayha could only manage 14 shots, 6 of them on target.
With this victory, Al-Nassr sits at the top of the Pro League with 6 points, while Al-Fayha remains on 0 points.
Substitutions al-nassr: at minute 58 A. Al Khaibari came in and Otavio went out., at minute 69 A. Al Sulaiheem came in and A. Ghareeb went out., at minute 89 M. Al Fatil came in and A. Lajami went out., at minute 89 M. Ali came in and M. Brozovic went out.
Substitutions al-fayha: at minute 62 A. Pozuelo came in and A. Al Hussain went out., at minute 89 A. Al Harajin came in and M. Al Beshe went out., at minute 89 R. Al Abdullah came in and K. Al Rammah went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Fayha
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Al-Nassr
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