Al-Nasr, with a decisive goal from Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, beat Al-Shabaab (3:2) on Tuesday, while Saudi leaders Al-Ittihad, led by Nuno Espirito Santo, beat Al-Bateen (1:2). 0).
The Portuguese-prepared side could have been crowned champions for the ninth time on Tuesday but needed the triumph they achieved thanks to Brazilian striker Romarinho’s lone goal in the ninth minute and Al-Nasr’s defeat on the penultimate and 28th round of the championship.
Thus, Al-Ittihad retains an isolated first place with 66 points to Al-Nasr’s 63 in second place.
At MRSOOL Park in Riyadh, third-placed Al Shabaab led the game by two goals thanks to a brace from Argentinian Cristian Guanca (24th and 40th minutes) and a goal from ex-Benfica Anderson Talisca (44). already close to the break, gave hope to Al-Nasr.
Abdulrahman Gharib would restore the tie in the 51st minute, paving the way for Ronaldo to score the third and decisive goal in the 59th minute, his 14th league goal.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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