In the match between Al-Nassr vs Al-Shabab in the 4th round of the Saudi Arabian League 2023/24, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had another uplifting match to help the home team win.
Scoring goals
Al-Nassr: Ronaldo (13′ pen, 37′ pen), Mane (41′), Al Ghannam (80′)
Red card: Banega (78′, Al-Shabab)
After the first 2 defeats, Al-Nassr got their first victory in the 2023/24 Saudi Arabian League 4 days ago when they overcame Al-Fateh 5-0. It was a game in which Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, and Sadio Mane had a brace of his own. With the sublimation and increasing chemistry between the pair of Ronaldo – Mane, Al-Nassr is determined to defeat Al-Shabab in the 4th round.
In the 13th minute, CR7 opened the scoring for Al-Nassr from the penalty spot after Al-Shabab’s player let the ball touch inside 16m50. Gaining momentum, 6 minutes later, Ronaldo again blew the opponent’s net for the 2nd time but unfortunately the goal was not recognized.
Ronaldo had an excellent game against Al-Shabab
With a squad so different from Al-Nassr that has just added a high-class central defender Laporte, Al-Shababa have to struggle to defend. In the 37th minute, Cuellar was fouled in the box and Al Nassr were awarded a second penalty. Ronaldo continued to be in charge and the Portuguese superstar did not miss a chance to make it 2-0. This is Ronaldo’s 5th goal in the last 2 matches.
Just 3 minutes later, Ronaldo had a pass to help Sadio Mane score smoothly. It was also the last goal of the first half and Al-Nassr led their opponents 1-3 going into the break. In the 0nd half, Al-Nassr still rushed to attack the opponent. They constantly create chances towards the opponent’s goal.
In the 63rd minute, Al-Nassr were awarded a third penalty, but this time it was Ghareeb. Unfortunately, this player kicked the ball that hit the post and flew out. Thinking things would get better for Al-Shabab, things became even more difficult for the visitors when Ever Benaga received a red card after a vicious tackle in the 78th minute.
2 minutes later, Al Ghannam made it 4-0 for Al-Nassr. Overcoming Al-Shabab in this match, Al-Nassr rose to 6th place on the standings with 6 points after 4 matches.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Shabab Match Lineup
Al-Nassr: Al Aqidi, Konan, Laporte, Al Fatil, Al Ghannam, Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Mane, Otavio, Ghareeb, Ronaldo.Al-Shabab: Kim Seung-gyu, Al Saqour, Al Sharari, Iago, Al Sibyani, Al Harbi, Al Qahtani, Cuellar, Banega, Bahbri, Diallo.