Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane Score Two Goals Each in Al Nassr’s Victory Over Al Ittihad
2 min readIn a thrilling match of the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane scored two goals each, leading Al Nassr to a 5-2 victory over Al Ittihad. The win came after an early goal by Abderrazak Hamdallah, who scored twice for the hosts. However, Ronaldo’s penalty and a goal from Anderson Talisca put Al Nassr back in front before the break.
The match took an interesting turn when Hamdallah scored again after the interval, but Ronaldo converted a second penalty, and Mane added two late goals to secure an easy three points for the visitors. Despite the win, Ronaldo and Al Nassr remain seven points behind Al Hilal, who have not lost a game in the league this season.
The game was played at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with an attendance of 20,332. The match’s referee was Polychronis Kostaras. Al Nassr currently stands at 14-1-3 in the league, with 43 points, while Al Ittihad has a record of 8-4-6, with 28 points.
The victory for Al Nassr was a significant boost for the team, as they continue to compete in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane’s impressive performances have been crucial for the team’s success this season.
In other news from the Saudi Pro League, Steven Gerrard, the manager of Al Ettifaq, has expressed his frustration with the quality of his squad and urged the club to make new signings in the January transfer window. He emphasized the need to show commitment and invest in the team to improve their performance in the league.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Pro League is reportedly ramping up its pursuit of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah in the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk is live with the latest updates on this developing story.
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