Al Nassr did not win for the primary time in eight matches on Friday because the Saudi Professional League title hopefuls wanted a Ninety fifth-minute equaliser to salvage a 3-3 draw within the absence of high scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Newly-promoted Al Kholood, who had began the night exterior of the relegation zone on purpose distinction, took a shock Twelfth-minute lead in opposition to Ronaldo’s facet when Myziane Maolida struck the opener as a part of a counter-attack.
💥 @AlkholoodClubEN are LEADING Al Nassr 3-2 with just some minutes to go…
Can they maintain on to say the win? 👀#RoshnSaudiLeague #KHONAS pic.twitter.com/rV6hAMp3EB
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) October 25, 2024
Former Manchester Metropolis defender Aymeric Laporte’s header and Brazilian ahead Talisca’s end gave Al Nassr the lead inside 13 minutes, however Maolida’s Twenty eighth-minute equaliser from exterior the penalty space continued the action-packed nature of the primary half.
After on-loan Besiktas ahead Jackson Muleka fired in for Al Kholood from a cross with 19 minutes remaining, solely Talisca’s last-gasp penalty – awarded following a Video Assistant Referee evaluation – spared Al Nassr their first league defeat of the marketing campaign.
A centre-back turned prolific goalscorer: @Laporte 💥💥💥#RoshnSaudiLeague #KHONAS pic.twitter.com/Y7Wf4dNqmk
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) October 25, 2024
Why didn’t Ronaldo play for Al Nassr vs Al Kholood?
Ronaldo was reportedly omitted of the squad as a result of his accomplice, Georgina Rodriguez, was in hospital with pneumonia this week.
The official cause for his exclusion was not confirmed however Rodriguez provided her gratitude to docs in Riyadh for taking care of her, Talksport stated.
“They took care of me so splendidly and I’m very grateful for that,” the outlet quoted Rodriguez as saying on Instagram. “Thanks all for such an important keep.
“Lastly again dwelling. I spent 4 days on the hospital with pneumonia. I’m higher now however nonetheless recovering at dwelling with my household. I’ve to say a giant thanks to all of the employees members, docs, nurses and everybody on the hospital.”
Jackson Muleka simply had so as to add a purpose to his two assists tonight 🇨🇩#RoshnSaudiLeague #KHONAS pic.twitter.com/CDx1qqbG9B
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) October 25, 2024
Ronaldo Al Nassr document
Ronaldo had began Al Nassr’s first seven league fixtures this season, scoring as soon as in all however certainly one of them and contributing two assists.
Al Nassr took 4 factors from the three league video games their captain missed in 2022/23 and it appears to be like like they may be capable of afford few additional slip-ups if they’re to complete high this time round.
FT: Al Kholood 3-3 Al Nassr
We are able to breathe now, with the house facet holding on till the very finish to say a degree off Stefano Pioli’s group ⚖️#RoshnSaudiLeague #KHONAS pic.twitter.com/uNpQy1eV4J
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) October 25, 2024
Final season’s champions, Al Hilal, have received all seven of their fixtures to place themselves three factors above Al Nassr with a sport in hand.
Al Nassr host Al Hilal subsequent Friday (6pm BST) – a sport that already appears to be like essential for the group additionally containing two-time African Footballer of the 12 months Sadio Mane.
