Sakala brace leads 10-man Al Fayha past Abha, while Talisca shines in Al Nassr victory over Al Shabab
Fashion Sakala’s heroics guided 10-man Al Fayha to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Abha in a pulsating RSL clash. Al Fayha’s task was made tougher early on when Hussain Al Shuwaish was sent off, and Abha capitalized with a penalty converted by Grzegorz Krychowiak after a VAR intervention. However, Abdelhamid Sabiri’s stunning free-kick drew Al Fayha level just before half-time.
Despite being a man down, Al Fayha took the lead through Sakala’s thunderous strike in the second half. The Ivorian forward then sealed the win with a sublime goal in the 89th minute, showcasing his pace and skill to leave defenders trailing. Abha managed a late consolation through Ahmed Abdu, but it was too late to alter the outcome of a rollercoaster encounter.
Meanwhile, Anderson Talisca’s double and Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty propelled Al Nassr to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over rivals Al Shabab in the Riyadh derby. Talisca’s clinical finish early in the second half proved decisive after a first-half penalty exchange between Ronaldo and Yannick Carrasco.
Al Shabab fought back to level the score through Carlos Junior but ultimately fell short as Talisca struck again late on. The Brazilian’s goal sealed the win for Al Nassr, keeping them within reach of league leaders Al Hilal. Al Shabab’s hopes suffered a blow with Abdullah Radif’s late sending off, capping off a dramatic night in Riyadh.
With Al Nassr closing in on Al Hilal at the summit of the RSL standings, every victory becomes crucial in the title race. Talisca’s prolific form has been instrumental in keeping Al Nassr in contention, with the Brazilian forward now on 13 goals for the season. Up next, Al Nassr will look to maintain their momentum against Al Hazem, aiming to keep the pressure on their Riyadh rivals.
The Riyadh derby showcased the drama and excitement that define Saudi football, with both Al Fayha and Al Nassr overcoming challenges to secure valuable wins. As the RSL season enters its crucial stages, every match promises high stakes and intense battles as teams jostle for supremacy in the pursuit of glory.
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