Abha Holds Al-Nassr to a Thrilling 2-2 Draw with Late Equalizer

“Abha” halted Al-Nassr’s positive streak, forcing a 2-2 draw in their home ground at Al-Ohud Park as part of the ninth round of the Saudi Pro League. Explore the key moments of the match as Al-Nassr secures a point with Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal.

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Introduction:

On October 6, 2023, “Abha” managed to halt Al-Nassr’s impressive run of results, forcing a 2-2 draw in their home stadium at Al-Ohud Park. This match took place as part of the ninth round of fixtures in the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Nassr opened the scoring early with goals from Otavio in the 3rd minute and Anderson Talisca in the 28th minute. However, “Abha” made a comeback with Saad Bguir scoring from the penalty spot in the 36th minute, followed by Carl Ikeme’s late equalizer in injury time (90+2).

With this result, Al-Nassr’s points tally rose to 19, temporarily securing the third position in the league standings. Meanwhile, “Abha” climbed to the fifteenth position with 7 points.

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First Half:


Al-Nassr took an early lead thanks to their Portuguese player Otavio. He capitalized on a pass from Brozovic, maneuvered past Abha’s defense, and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Tatarusanu.

Sadio Mane came close to adding a second goal for Al-Nassr in the 6th minute, as he sprinted down the left flank. However, his shot missed the target.

Al-Nassr continued their offensive efforts, and Brazilian midfielder Anderson Talisca managed to score their second goal in the 28th minute.

In the 36th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to “Abha,” and Saad Bguir successfully converted it, reducing the deficit before the end of the first half.

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Second Half

The second half saw a slower pace from both teams. In the 66th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s star, had a goal disallowed due to an offside.

Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper, Al-Qahtani, saved a clear goal opportunity when he denied Ikeme in the 75th minute. “Abha” continued their attempts to equalize, despite an unusual drop in performance from Al-Nassr’s players.

Cameroonian striker Carl Ikeme managed to level the score for “Abha” in injury time with a powerful long-range shot from outside the penalty area.

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Conclusion:

“Abha” managed to disrupt Al-Nassr’s winning streak with a hard-fought draw, securing a crucial point in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal added to the excitement of the match, highlighting the quality of football in the league. The competitive nature of the game left fans eagerly anticipating future fixtures in the Saudi Pro League. ⚽🤝 #Ronaldo #AlNassr #Abha #SaudiProLeague #Draw

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