Al-Nassr pulled off a dramatic 2–1 win over Al-Shabab in a high-stakes Saudi Pro League clash at King Fahd Stadium on October 18, 2024, Softfootball reports.
The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when defender Aymeric Laporte headed Al-Nassr into the lead. The match then entered a frantic final stretch, with Al-Shabab equalizing via an own goal from Ali Alhassan in the 90th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up in stoppage time, converting a penalty in the 90+7th minute to restore Al-Nassr’s lead and secure the victory. The game’s intensity was underscored by a red card for Mohamed Simakan of Al-Shabab in the 90+12th minute, following a late VAR-reviewed penalty.
Football 512 posted on youtube the match highlight of Al-Nassr Against Al-Shabab, watch below;
Al-Nassr dominated possession with 62% and managed 11 shots, 7 on target, while Al-Shabab threatened with 10 attempts of their own. The win reinforces Al-Nassr’s title ambitions and highlights Ronaldo’s continued clutch performances in the Saudi Pro League.
