The 2024-25 Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Feiha and Al-Nassr at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraydah lived up to expectations, with Al-Nassr securing a dominant 4-1 victory. The match featured standout performances from Talisca, who scored a brace, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who found the back of the net with a superb free kick. Al-Feiha struggled to keep up with Al-Nassr’s attacking prowess, ultimately falling short despite a late goal from Fashon Sakala.
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Al-Feiha vs Al-Nassr Lineups
- Al-Feiha (4-4-2): Vladimir Stojković; Abdulraouf Al Duqayl, Sami Al Khaibari, Makhir Al Rashidi, Khaled Al Rammah; Nawaf Al Harthi, Faris Abdi, Ali Al Hussain, Mansor Al Beshe; Rakan Kaabi, Fashon Sakala
- Al-Nassr (4-3-3): Bento; Sultan Al Ghannam, Aymeric Laporte, Ali Lajami, Alex Telles; Marcelo Brozovic, Otávio, Abdulrahman Ghareeb; Talisca, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané
Al-Feiha vs Al-Nassr Half Time
The match kicked off with Al-Nassr quickly taking control of the game. Just four minutes in, Talisca opened the scoring with a precise left-footed shot to the bottom right corner, following a well-timed assist from Ronaldo. Al-Feiha tried to regroup but struggled to break through Al-Nassr’s solid defense. As the half progressed, Al-Nassr continued to dominate, and in the 54th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo doubled their lead with a powerful free-kick from the edge of the box, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. The first half ended with Al-Nassr firmly in control, leading 2-0.
Al-Feiha vs Al-Nassr Full Time
The second half began with Al-Nassr maintaining their momentum, constantly pressuring Al-Feiha’s defense. In the 84th minute, Marcelo Brozovic made it 3-0 with a brilliant left-footed strike from a difficult angle, assisted by Sadio Mané. Al-Feiha managed to pull one back in the 86th minute through Fashon Sakala, who headed in a close-range effort, but it proved to be only a consolation goal. Talisca sealed the victory for Al-Nassr in the 94th minute, scoring his second goal of the match with a stunning free-kick into the top right corner. The match ended 4-1 in favor of Al-Nassr.
Al-Feiha vs Al-Nassr Key Moments
- 4th min: Talisca scores the opener for Al-Nassr with a left-footed shot (0-1).
- 54th min: Ronaldo doubles Al-Nassr’s lead with a free-kick (0-2).
- 84th min: Brozovic scores Al-Nassr’s third goal with a left-footed shot (0-3).
- 86th min: Sakala pulls one back for Al-Feiha with a close-range header (1-3).
- 94th min: Talisca seals the win with a free-kick, his second goal of the match (1-4).
Al-Feiha vs Al-Nassr Fouls and Discipline:
- Al-Feiha: 2 yellow cards (Rakan Kaabi 17’, Ali Al Hussain 29’)
- Al-Nassr: No cards
Al-Feiha vs Al-Nassr Stats
- Shots: Al-Feiha 12 – 18 Al-Nassr
- Shots on Target: Al-Feiha 7 – 11 Al-Nassr
- Possession: Al-Feiha 43% – 57% Al-Nassr
- Fouls: Al-Feiha 14 – 10 Al-Nassr
- Corners: Al-Feiha 5 – 6 Al-Nassr
- Offsides: Al-Feiha 3 – 4 Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr’s win over Al-Feiha is a clear indication of their intent to challenge for the title this season, with their key players in top form. Al-Nassr’s victory was a testament to their clinical finishing and strong defense, with Talisca and Ronaldo leading the charge. Despite Al-Feiha’s late efforts, they were unable to overcome the three-goal deficit, and the match ended 4-1 in favor of Al-Nassr.
