Cristiano Ronaldo's Late Penalty Secures Al-Nassr's Win Over Al-Shabab
- The match between Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab ended 2-1 in favor of Al-Nassr.
- Al-Nassr's lead was first established by Aymeric Laporte before matching tension escalated with an own goal from Ali Al-Hassan.
- Cristiano Ronaldo's late penalty secured the win, reinforcing Al-Nassr's position as they chase the league leaders.
In a thrilling match in Saudi Arabia, Al-Nassr faced Al-Shabab on October 19, 2024. The game saw Al-Nassr take the lead in the 69th minute via Aymeric Laporte, a former Manchester City defender. However, the situation shifted dramatically when Ali Al-Hassan scored an own goal for Al-Nassr, allowing Al-Shabab to equalize in the 90th minute. Just when the match appeared headed for a draw, Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty to restore Al-Nassr's lead and secure a 2-1 victory. The game was marked by a controversial moment when Mohamed Simakan of Al-Nassr was sent off for a foul, providing Al-Shabab with a chance to equalize from the spot. However, Abderrazzaq Hamed-Allah failed to capitalize on the opportunity. This win keeps Al-Nassr in second place in the Saudi Pro League, narrowing the gap to four points behind league leaders Al-Hilal. Ronaldo's performance continues to be impressive, with six goals and two assists in just seven league games this season, contributing significantly to his team's efforts in the league. Looking ahead, Al-Nassr will aim to maintain momentum as they prepare for an upcoming match against Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League.