Al Raed Upsets Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr with 3-1 Victory in ROSHN Saudi League

Al Raed, currently in 11th place, opened the scoring in the 14th minute as Mohammed Al Amri found the back of the net. Al Nassr tried to mount a comeback but struggled to break down the sturdy Al Raed defense. The visitors doubled their lead in the 53rd minute through Abdulmajeed Al Swat, leaving Al Nassr with a mountain to climb.

Ronaldo, who has been a standout performer for Al Nassr this season, was unable to make an impact on the game despite his best efforts. The Portuguese forward, known for his clinical finishing, squandered two golden opportunities to score, much to the frustration of the home fans.

As the clock ticked down, Al Raed put the game beyond reach with a third goal in the 78th minute courtesy of a strike from Mohanad Asiri. Al Nassr managed to pull one back through a late goal from Khalid Al Ghannam, but it was merely a consolation as Al Raed celebrated a historic victory.

The result is a major setback for Al Nassr in their pursuit of the league title. With Al Hilal sitting comfortably at the top of the table, the gap between the two teams continues to widen. Al Nassr will need to bounce back quickly if they are to have any chance of catching up with their rivals.

The defeat will undoubtedly raise questions about Ronaldo’s form and whether he can continue to deliver for Al Nassr in crucial moments. Despite his illustrious career, the pressure will be on the veteran forward to rediscover his scoring touch and lead his team to success in the remaining games of the season.

Al Nassr will have little time to dwell on this defeat as they now turn their attention to their next match against Al Shabab. They will need to regroup and come back stronger to prove that this result was just a minor blip in their title aspirations. The race for the ROSHN Saudi League title is far from over, and Al Nassr will be looking to keep their hopes alive with a positive result in their upcoming fixtures.

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