Al-Nassr continued their flawless start to the Saudi Pro League with a 2-0 triumph over Al-Hazem, moving three points clear at the top of the table. Goals from Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo secured the three points, extending their perfect run, Softfootball reports.
After earning praise from fans in Al-Nassr’s previous match against Al Fateh, João Félix didn’t disappoint, continuing his fine form.
Joao Felix opened the scoring in the 25th minute, heading Aiman Yahya’s cross into the top-right corner. He came close to doubling his tally before halftime, only to see a left-footed effort cleared off the line, while Angelo also struck the crossbar with a long-range attempt.
Al Hazm’s goalkeeper, Bruno Varela, played a crucial role early on, denying both Kingsley Coman and Angelo to keep the sheet intact.
As the second half unfolded, Cristiano Ronaldo worked tirelessly to unlock the opposition defense, threading quality passes to teammates Kingsley Coman and Sadio Mane, though Al-Nassr’s potent attack failed to find another goal.
Mane drove forward from midfield, played a perfect pass to Coman, who delivered a low cross into the box. Ronaldo finished calmly from close range, scoring his 950th career goal and sealing Al-Nassr’s 2-0 victory.
Al-Hazem struggled to find a foothold in the game, with limited chances and few threatening moments. Their defensive line was consistently tested by Al-Nassr’s pace and precision, and they were unable to capitalize on the few opportunities they created.
Al-Nassr shared the final result of their clash with Al-Hazem on their official X handle:
With this result, Al-Nassr maintain their perfect record, sending a strong statement to the rest of the league as they aim to extend their winning streak and continue their challenge for the title.
The team now looks ahead to their next league fixture with confidence, knowing they have started the season in ideal fashion.
