Oman today_ In the 20th week of the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr managed to defeat Al Ahli 3-2 in a thrilling match at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
Al Nassr started the game with their main lineup, including Cristiano Ronaldo, but were forced into two substitutions in the first half due to injuries to key players, Otavio and Sultan Al Ghannam. However, substitute Ayman Yahya impressed with his performance and, with a beautiful pass, set up John O’Doherty in the 32nd minute to score the first goal for Al Nassr.
In the second half, Al Nassr was reduced to 10 men after Mohamed Simakan received a direct red card, making things more difficult for the team. Despite Al Ahli’s efforts, they managed to equalize in the 78th minute through Ivan Toney. However, in the final moments, Pioli’s side managed the game well and held onto their lead, securing a 3-2 victory, which kept them in third place in the table with 44 points.
This result not only maintained Al Nassr’s position in the standings but also boosted their confidence ahead of their crucial match against Persepolis in the AFC Champions League.
Al Nassr defeated Al Ahli 3-2 despite being down to 10 men
