Al Hazm vs. Al Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo Shines with Goal and Two Assists – Score, Result, and Highlights
Cristiano Ronaldo Inspires Al Nassr to a Dominant 5-1 Victory Over Al Hazm in Saudi Pro League"
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo played a pivotal role in securing another Saudi Pro League victory for Al Nassr as they comfortably triumphed over Al Hazm with a 5-1 scoreline.
Ronaldo made significant contributions to his team's lead during the first half, as he assisted Abdulrahman Ghareeb, who brilliantly found the back of the net with a stylish goal from outside the box. At halftime, Al Nassr's lead had doubled, thanks to Ronaldo's second assist.
While Al Hazm displayed a commendable response by halving the deficit, courtesy of a long-range strike by Muhammad Badamosi, it wasn't enough for the hosts as Al Nassr quickly restored their two-goal advantage through Otavio's brace, with Ronaldo providing the second assist.
With another impressive team effort that saw Ronaldo coming close to scoring a goal himself, Al Nassr secured all three points shortly after former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane secured a comfortable win with a curling effort in the bottom corner.
This is Al Nassr's third consecutive league victory, as they attempt to rebound from two early-season setbacks. Ronaldo, who has six goals in his first four league games, is now the competition's leading scorer.
What was the outcome of the Al Hazm vs. Al Nassr match?
Al Hazm 1 - 5 Al Nassr Muhammed Badamosi 47’ Abdulrahman Ghareeb 33', Abdullah AL-Khaibari 45+8' Otavio 57' Cristiano Ronaldo 68' Sadio Mane 78' |
Starting lineups
Full Time: Al Hazm 1-5 Al Nassr
It's another massive win for Ronaldo and his team, who continue their fantastic goal-scoring record by scoring five times. With one goal and two assists, the Portuguese legend will undoubtedly receive praise, but it was a stellar all-around performance from his team, with Mane and Brozovic shining on the night.
Abdulrahman Ghareeb opened the scoring for the hosts before halftime with a volley that doubled their lead. The home team responded promptly after the halftime break with an astonishing goal by Muhammad Badamosi, but Otavio, Ronaldo, and Mane's efforts sealed three more points for Al Nassr as they aim for the Saudi Pro League title.
90th Minute: After more goals and substitutions in the second half, here we are with an extra six minutes added as Al Nassr is chasing their third consecutive win in the competition.
82nd Minute: After Mane's goal, this match is essentially over. The home team seems to be struggling to compete, and they'll be eager to hear the final whistle now.
78th Minute: Another one for Al Nassr!! This time it's Mane who finds the net's last piece. Ronaldo finds Ghareeb, who then passes to Mane, who slips it home cleanly in the bottom corner. It's a finish for a winger.
85th Minute: Laporte shows his dominance again here. He may not keep another clean sheet, but apart from that spectacular goal, he hasn't given Al Hazm a real chance to attack.
68th Minute: Ronaldo scores! This match is becoming a stroll for Al Nassr. Mane dances down the left wing, leaving his defender behind, then pulls the ball back to Ghareeb, who finds Ronaldo in front of the goal. The Portuguese captain makes no mistake, putting it past the goalkeeper and defender on the line. That's 20 goals in 20 matches for Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League!
66th Minute: Mansour delivers a cross into the box from the right side, but it's too long and misses all his teammates. Mane and Brozovic are now running the show as Al Nassr looks to extend their lead.
61st Minute: Goal!! Al Nassr scores their third goal!! What a fantastic team goal. Brozovic makes a fantastic reverse pass to Ronaldo right inside the Al Hazm penalty area, who then finds Otavio with a simple but effective pass. The former Porto midfielder makes no errors, and the hosts allow three more goals. Ronaldo has two assists tonight!
52nd Minute: Some free-kicks have slowed the game down a bit after Al Hazm's goal. The hosts will want to keep pace with their opponents, and it's hard work in this heat for Al Nassr as they chase the ball around.
47th Minute: What a goal!! Al Hazm has a lifeline!! Badamosi jumps in from the left and unleashes a thunderous strike from almost 30 yards out with his right foot. The power and pace take it past the helpless Nawaf into the top corner. It's a beauty, and he's raised some hopes here - a genuine contender for goal of the season.
46th Minute: Post! Ronaldo and Mane combined well on the left flank and Senegal hit the post before half-time started.
After halftime, Al Nassr expands their lead. They've won their last two games 4-0 and 5-0; can they keep it up in the second half?
Half Time: AL Hazm 0-2 AL Nassr
Perhaps not the most classic of matches, but fans won't mind as they go into the break with a two-goal lead. Ronaldo was seen ending his first-half drought by getting close to his first goal for the club, but Ghareeb and Brozovic are shining in their own right.
On this form, expect AL Nassr to go for more goals in the second half as the home team is likely to tire further.
Here's their enjoyable moment again:
53rd Minute: Oh my God, it's now Al Nassr 2-0!! A corner comes in from the left, and it's cleared away, but it falls perfectly for Al-Khaibari, who volleys it past the goalkeeper under the bar. It's that easy for the visitors. The game is essentially over.
50th Minute: Another chance for Al Nassr this time, as Ronaldo saves a shot. He dances behind his defender on the left side of the box before pulling it back to Ronaldo, who feigns going one way but instead goes left and takes a shot. However, the keeper once again extends to push his attempt away.
48th Minute: Al Nassr had another chance, but they blew it, this time from within the penalty area. To say the least, it's a bad finale. That was a squandered opportunity.
45th Minute: A possibility! The score should now be 2-0 in favour of the home crowd. Mane's shot into the far corner is blocked by the custodian, but it falls right to Otavio. It's a great play by the Portuguese international, who instead of going for the goal, lays it off to his left. The subsequent try, though, is mistimed when he should have done better.
An additional 12 minutes have been added here.
42nd Minute: Al Nassr is working hard to avoid falling behind by two goals right now, but their speed has slowed drastically in the last ten minutes. Mane and Ronaldo appear to be the greatest players on the pitch right now, but neither has seen enough of the ball.
36th Minute: Goal not allowed! And the crowd thinks it's 2-0. The ball is played to Sultani from the right wing, and Ronaldo is beaten, but Garib is coming from behind. He snatches the ball and gives it to Mane, who scores. The ball is really soft, but the referee changes his mind, and it is not a goal.
33rd Minute: Goal for Al Nassr!! Al Hazm's mistake leads to Mane, who hunts down Ronaldo and puts a plate in his path, sliding the ball to the far corner. He had an excellent pass to the Portuguese captain. It's 1-0 for the visitors!
33rd Minute: A corner comes in from Brozovic, and Ronaldo leaps the highest, but his attempt is straight at the goalkeeper once again. Al Nassr is knocking at the door.
30th Minute: We're going to take a short hydration break here. Even though it is midnight, the temperature is still around 40 degrees Celsius.
27th Minute: Chance! The home team gets a dangerous free-kick that they've played inside the penalty area. The cross is cleared properly, but it falls straight to Vianna, who volleys it towards goal at the right time. It's on target but Nawaf quickly gets down to push it away - a fantastic ending!
24th Minute: Playing on the left for Al Hazm is good, but the opportunities haven't materialized, and Al Nassr has disrupted their play once again.
Mane finds Otavio with a precise cross-field pass before losing it. However, as quickly as the visiting team regains possession, Ronaldo fires on target from the left flank. Still, the keeper comfortably saves it.
21st Minute: Mane receives it from Otavio, who tries to flick the ball over Ronaldo inside the box, but Dahamain clears it out. The Portuguese stalwart is yet to make a real impact in this match.
17th Minute: Despite their dominance, Al Nassr hasn't had a clear chance yet, and instead, Al Hazm has fired the first shot on target. The goalkeeper made an easy save, as Badoomosi drove it down the right wing before crossing to Ronaldo, who fired straight at the keeper.
13th Minute: After a lengthy VAR review, Al Nassr maintains their early dominance. Otavio looks lively for the fans, continuously finding space and calling for the ball.
8th Minute: Oh... no! Al Nassr had the ball behind the net, but it's immediately ruled offside. Another corner and the hosts put the ball into the box, which Alkhaybari nodded home, but it was a miss. VAR takes its time, but they ultimately make the right decision.
6th Minute: From what's only the opening day here in the Saudi Pro League, both sides have displayed a clear difference in quality. Al Nassr has control as they continuously ping the ball around, while Al Hazm sits back and tries to disrupt play whenever possible.
Ronaldo works the goalkeeper, but the linesman has raised his flag for offside.
3rd Minute: For Al Nassr, the early corner doesn't lead to much, but all the spectators here have done the same. They've held onto possession as they want to kickstart the game again quickly.
Kickoff: The game begins here at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium when the home team takes the field. The energy level is high!
In half an hour, the match will start. Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the top scorer of the Saudi Pro League this season with five goals in three games. Did the Portuguese icon add to his tally in this game? We will discover the answer shortly.
Kickoff in 50 minutes: Al Nassr vs. Al Hazm, and the home team is getting ready!
Kickoff in 1 Hour: Al Nassr's lineup is out, and Anderson Talisca is on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Ronaldo, alongside Mane, will once again captain his team on the wideout. Brozovic and Otavio will start in the middle for the spectators.
90 Minutes to Kickoff: The last time these two sides met earlier this year in June, it was Al Nassr who secured a 4-1 victory. Their head-to-head record is impressive, with 14 wins in their last 22 encounters.
Now, with several stars joining the club alongside Ronaldo since then, one can only imagine how this match will unfold!
Kickoff in 2 Hours: After defeating Al Shabab 4-0 in their previous match, Al Nassr will be looking to claim another victory here as they aim for championship glory this season.
Ronaldo, with five strikes so far this season, sits atop the league's scoring chart. He'll be eager to add to that tally today!
Al Hazm vs. Al Nassr team news
In this campaign, Al Hazm, who failed to secure victories in their initial four league matches, needs to work quickly if they want to avoid a dangerous downturn this season. Without the hefty sums spent on competition rivals, they'll once again rely on Brazilian winger Vinicius for parity after scoring against Al Khaleej in their latest outing.
For the Al Nassr fans coming to this game, the biggest concern is the availability of Anderson Talisca, who hasn't been fit to play in any of the club's last three Saudi Pro League matches. The player from Brazil has recently been at the centre of transfer rumours. However, he has reassured fans that he is content with the club and wants to remain.
Al Hazm Starting Lineup (4-4-2): Dahman (GK) - Otaibi, Vienna, Al Dakheel, Al-Azami - Vinicius, Alsayyali, Triori, Al Shammari - Badamosi, Toze.
Al Hazm Subs: Al-Abasi, Al-Thani, Al-Bakar, Al-Najjar, Al-Habashi, Zaid, Al-Shammari, Al-Mutairi, Al Mahemaid.
The addition of defender Aymeric Laporte has provided much-needed stability to their defence, resulting in clean sheets in both of their league matches. Seko Fofana is sidelined due to injury, but Marcelo Brozovic, Sadio Mane, and Otavio are expected to start once again in this clash.
Al Nassr Starting Lineup (4-3-3): Nawaf (GK) - Sultan, Fatil, Laporte, Konan - Alkhaibari, Otavio, Brozovic - Mane, Ronaldo, Gharib.
Al Nassr Subs: Walid (GK), Baushal, Tels, Al Sulaihem, Mukhtar, Khalid, Alhassan, Alnemar.
How to watch Al Hazm vs. Al Nassr, TV channel & live stream
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming |
UK | Sat, Sept 2 | 7 p.m. BST | — | DAZN |
USA | Sat, Sept 2 | 2 p.m. ET | Fox Soccer, FOX Deportes | Fox Sports app/website |
Australia | Sun, Sept 3 | 4 a.m. AEST | — | 10 Play |
Canada | Sat, Sept 2 | 2 p.m. ET | — | DAZN |
Hong Kong | Sun, Sept 3 | 2 a.m. HKT | — | Shahid |
India | Sat, Sept 2 | 11:30 p.m. IST | Sony TEN 2 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
Malaysia | Sun, Sept 3 | 2 a.m. MYT | — | Shahid |
New Zealand | Sun, Sept 3 | 6 a.m. NZST | — | Shahid |
Singapore | Sun, Sept 3 | 2 a.m. SST | — | Shahid |