In a thrilling match, Al Nassr emerged victorious as they faced off against Al Taawon on their home turf. Determined to secure three crucial points in their pursuit of the top spot, Al Nassr faced an early setback when El Mahdioui successfully converted a penalty kick in the 13th minute for the home team.

 

However, the setback only fueled Al Nassr’s determination, and their star player, Ronaldo, along with his teammates, responded with a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, scoring four consecutive goals against Al Taawon.

The first breakthrough came in the 26th minute when Ronaldo’s well-timed jump on Talisca allowed Brozovic to break the offside trap and equalize the score 1-1.

 

In the 35th minute, midfielder Laporte powered a header into the net, giving Al Nassr a 2-1 lead.

 

Five minutes into the second half, Otavio seized an opportunity in the penalty area and swiftly increased the score to 3-1. Despite missed opportunities, Ronaldo finally added his name to the scoresheet in the 90+2 minute with a dangerous header, marking his 54th goal in 2023. This remarkable achievement is complemented by his 15 assists in 59 matches, a testament to his exceptional performance as he approaches 39 years of age.

 

Prior to this match, Ronaldo had already surpassed the likes of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe (both with 52 goals) as the player with the most goals in the calendar year. Erling Haaland followed closely behind with 50 goals.

 

With this victory, Al Nassr collected 46 points, reducing the gap between them and the top team, Al Hilal, to just 7 points. Their relentless pursuit of the league title continues as they aim to close the gap in the remaining matches.