Right from the kick-off, it was evident that Al Nassr, spearheaded by the illustrious CR7, was eager to establish dominance. The match commenced with unrelenting pressure from Al Nassr, although they struggled to carve out clear-cut scoring opportunities in the initial minutes.
The momentum began to shift in the 12th minute when Otavio engineered a handball from an Al Shabab player within the penalty area. VAR confirmation ensued, awarding a penalty, and the stage was set for Cristiano Ronaldo to showcase his trademark precision from the spot, confidently converting to secure the opening goal.
Ronaldo’s influence on the match continued to swell, and in the 18th minute, he exhibited his aerial prowess with an exquisite header that nestled into the net, doubling Al Nassr’s advantage to 2-0. However, his elation was short-lived as VAR intervened once more, disallowing the goal due to a perceived push on an opposing defender.
Amid Ronaldo’s palpable frustration, he engaged in a contest of decisions with the referee, yet his resolve remained unshaken. The first half witnessed Al Nassr maintaining control, holding possession, and orchestrating attacks with fluidity.
As the game progressed, Al Shabab found it increasingly challenging to contain Ronaldo’s relentless drive. The 38th minute marked another penalty opportunity for Al Nassr, and CR7 once again stepped up, displaying his clinical accuracy as he calmly dispatched the ball into the net, extending the lead to 3-0.
The synergy between Ronaldo and his teammates shone brilliantly in the 40th minute. An exquisite assist from the Portuguese maestro facilitated Sadio Mane’s strike into the net, further solidifying Al Nassr’s commanding lead at 3-0.
The second half mirrored the first, with Al Nassr continuing to dictate the tempo. The 54th minute witnessed the home team sustaining their control, pressing forward relentlessly.
In the 62nd minute, yet another penalty opportunity arose, only for Ghareeb’s attempt to be denied by the woodwork, leaving Al Nassr tantalizingly close to a fourth goal. Ronaldo’s aspirations for a hat-trick were palpable, yet the offside flag thwarted his ambition.
A pivotal moment arrived in the 77th minute as Banega’s challenge prompted VAR intervention, leading to a red card for the Al Shabab player. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Al Nassr pushed forward, and in the 79th minute, Sultan Al Ghannam capitalized on a rebound off the crossbar, extending the lead to an impressive 4-0.
In the 85th minute, Ronaldo’s exceptional performance was acknowledged as he made way for a substitution, having netted twice, provided an assist, and struck the crossbar with a powerful header.
As the final whistle resounded, Al Nassr emerged triumphant with a resounding 4-0 scoreline, courtesy of Ronaldo’s brace, Mane’s contribution, and Al-Ghannam’s late goal. This exhilarating encounter reaffirmed CR7’s stature as the KING GOAT (Greatest of All Time) and granted fans a glimpse of his extraordinary prowess on the pitch.
Live Commentary: Al Nassr vs. Al Shabab – Ronaldo Secures a Brace
The highly anticipated clash between Al Nassr and Al Shabab in Round 4 of the Saudi Pro League is underway!
8th minute: Ronaldo and his teammates are exerting dominant pressure, yet genuine dangerous opportunities have not materialized.
10th minute: The first chance comes for Al Nassr. Marcelo Brozovic launches a shot from outside the box, forcing a save from goalkeeper Kim. Ghareeb’s follow-up shot hits the crossbar and goes wide.
12th minute: Al Nassr takes the lead 1-0. Otavio induces an Al Shabab player to handle the ball inside the box. VAR confirms the penalty, and from the 11-meter mark, Cristiano Ronaldo slots home.
18th minute: Al Nassr extends the lead to 2-0. Once again, it’s Ronaldo with a header from about 6 meters, leaping high to beat the defenders and the opposing goalkeeper.
20th minute: After a VAR check, the referee disallows Ronaldo’s goal due to a push on an opposing defender. The score remains 1-0.
21st minute: Ronaldo continues to express dissatisfaction with the referee over the disallowed goal.
30th minute: Al Nassr is performing better in the first half-hour. They are comfortably controlling the match.
32nd minute: A yellow card is shown to Al Sharari for a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s the second yellow card of the match, both awarded to Al Shabab players.
36th minute: Cristiano Ronaldo is fouled inside the box, and Al Nassr earns a penalty.
38th minute: Ronaldo executes a superb penalty kick, raising the score to 2-0 for Al Nassr.
40th minute: Al Nassr extends the lead to 3-0. Receiving the ball from Brozovic, Ronaldo provides an excellent assist for Sadio Mane to score the third goal.
45+1st minute: Al Ghannam’s shot from the right-back position is gathered comfortably by the away team’s goalkeeper without any hindrance.
54th minute: Al Nassr continues to dominate. The home team is overwhelming with little resistance, edging closer to victory.
62nd minute: Al Nassr misses a chance to go 4-0 up. Otavio’s shot hits Iago Santos’ hand, leading to a penalty call. Ronaldo hands over the penalty-taking duty to Ghareeb, who hits the post. Despite Ghareeb’s rebound goal, the referee doesn’t recognize it.
66th minute: Cristiano Ronaldo finds the net, desperately seeking a hat-trick, yet he’s deemed offside.
77th minute: The referee consults VAR after Banega’s tackle and decides to issue a direct red card. Al Shabab is reduced to 10 men.
79th minute: Al Nassr increases the lead to 4-0. Ronaldo’s header hits the crossbar, and the ball falls to Sultan Al Ghannam in the right position. The winger strikes for his second goal of the season.
85th minute: Ronaldo is substituted off. He has delivered a stellar performance with 2 goals, 1 assist, 1 disallowed goal, and 1 header hitting the crossbar.
The match concludes, with Al Nassr triumphing over Al Shabab 4-0, courtesy of Ronaldo’s brace, Mane, and Al-Ghannam.
