Match Report
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from illness with a goal as Al Nassr cruised to a 2-0 win against Al Wehda in a Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match at Al -Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.
September 27, 2024 22:49
FULL-TIME
95’
The referee blows the final whistle. Stefano Pioli wins his third match.
Al Nassr 2-0 Al Wehda
Cristiano Ronaldo marks his return from illness with a goal as Al Nassr cruised to a 2-0 win against Al Wehda in a Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match at Al -Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.
90’+5’
Al Nassr almost tripled its lead but Mane fails to hit the target from close range.
Five minutes added on by the officials after the ned of regulation time.
September 27, 2024 22:40
RED CARD
86’ | Bakshween sent off
Al Wehda’s night goes bad to worse. The vistors are now down to 10 men after Waleed Bakshween gets another yellow card for his reckless challenge on Al-Khaibari.
September 27, 2024 22:34
OFFSIDE
81’
Ronaldo sets up Mane, who hits the back of the net but the Portuguese striker was off-side in the build-up.
80’
Clash of heads between two substitutes, Nawaf Boushal and Abdulaziz Noor, near the halfway line and the referee halts the match. Fortunately, both players are okay to continue after receiving treatment.
77’
Angelo almost sets up Ronaldo inside the box but this attempted cut back was intercepted by the Al Wehda left-back.
September 27, 2024 22:27
FREE KICK
73’
Al Wehda gets a free-kick near the halfway line and Aynm tries to catch the goalkeeper off-guard with a direct strike but fails to keep the shot on target.
70’
Bento comes out to shield the ball out of play but loses control of the ball briefly. However, the ball goes out of play. For a moment it looked like Bento was in all sorts of trouble as Aymn was breathing on his neck to win the ball back.
September 27, 2024 22:18
CORNER
65’
Al Wehda has weathered the storm from Al Nassr and is now looking to get back into the match, however, the Al Nassr defence looks resolute.
Al Nassr gets a corner.
62’
Al Nassr has the complete control of the match and is looking to increase its goal difference, which might come handy in the title race.
September 27, 2024 22:08
GOAL
56’ | NAS 2-0 WEH: Ronaldo scores
Ronaldo scores from the spot. He doubles Al Nassr’s lead. This is the Portuguese striker’s 903rd career goal.
53’ | Penalty for Al Nassr
Sultan Al-Ghannam is fouled inside the box and the referee points to the spot. Al Nassr gets the penalty for a shirt-pull. VAR is checking the call.
52’
Al Wehda has started the second half with intent and is searching for the equaliser. Ronaldo has dropped deep to help his side.
September 27, 2024 22:01
CORNER
48’
Al Wehda with the first shot on target of the match. Juninho Bacuna strike is parried away by Bento as Wehda gets a corner.
45’
Al Nassr almost got an opportunity to double its lead right from the restart. Ronaldo’s throughball takes a deflection and almost falls for Wesley, who made a good run into the box.
Second half begins!
The send half of the match between Al Nassr and Al Wehda begins.
September 27, 2024 21:42
HALFTIME
51’
Youssef Amyn almost brings Al Wehda back into the match but his right footed curler goes agonisingly wide.
And with this attempt, the first half comes to and end.
September 27, 2024 21:39
YELLOW CARD
48’
Otavio gets a yellow for his challenge on Jawad El Yamiq.
45’+6’
Six minutes added on after the end of first half regulation time.
September 27, 2024 21:35
CORNER
44’
Mane denied by Al-Owaishir. Al Nassr gets another corner.
September 27, 2024 21:31
GOAL
40’ | NAS 1-0 WEH: Angelo Gabriel with a stunning strike
Angelo Gabriel’s exquisite strike gives Al Nassr an early advantage in the 41st minute. The young Brazilian, with a burst of speed from the right wing, chipped a perfectly placed shot over the goalkeeper.
It initially appeared as if he was aiming for a cross, but his precision proved otherwise.
September 27, 2024 21:28
CORNER
37’
Al Nassr gets yet another corner. Wesley is causing all sorts of problem for the visitors.
34’
Wesley hits the woodwork after dribbling past two defenders from the left flank. The Brazilian almost got a debut goal with a brilliant right footed curler from the edge of the box.
September 27, 2024 21:24
CORNER
32’
Al Nassr gets a corner after Wesley’s shot was deflected out.
31’
Al Nassr right-back Al-Ghannam takes a shot from deep which just misses the target. For a moment it seemed the ball will hit the back of the net.
27’
Ronaldo nearly gets an opportunity to have a go at the Al Wehda goalkeeper but lacked the pace to beat the defender. The match is opening up for both sides.
September 27, 2024 21:16
CORNER
25’
Laporte clears the ball and concedes a corner as Al Wehda made inroad in AL Nassr half with intent.
September 27, 2024 21:14
YELLOW CARD
23’
Bakshween gets the first yellow card of the match for his reckless challenge on Otavio.
The Portuguese midfielder is still down and is looking in considerable pain. However, Otavio is okay to continue.
21’
Bento steps forward to stop a Al Wehda attack. Juninho Bacuna plays a throughball for Amyn, who made a brilliant run through the middle but Bento was alert.
19’
Otavio wins the ball in the middle of the park and goes on a counter attack, he finds his compatriot Ronaldo, who makes a darting run inside the box from the left flank but Crețu wins the ball back with a clean tackle.
September 27, 2024 21:06
CORNER
16’
Gabriel’s cross is deflected out by the Wehda defender and Al Nassr gets the first corner of the night.
Al Wehda custodian Al-Owaishir denies Al Nassr with a brilliant double save from the resulting set-piece.
September 27, 2024 21:05
FREE KICK
14’
Ronaldo is fouled by Alexandru Crețu near the halfway line. The Romanian midfielder is closely marking the Portuguese striker.
12’
Wesley tries to find Gabriel with a through ball but the Al Nassr attack fizzles out due Wehda’s compact defensive shape inside the box.
9’
The hosts have the lion share of the possession and are making inroads into the AL Wehda box but are yet to test the visiting goalkeeper.
The visitors are sitting deep and looking to hurt Nassr on counter attack.
6’
Ronaldo with a exquisite long pass switches the play but Angelo Gabriel was unable to get the ball under control after a poor first touch. The Brazilian was in a great position on the left flank.
3’
The visitors have started the match on the front-foot and are trying to put some early pressure on Al Nassr.
The Knight of Najd, on the other hand, is looking to get hold of the ball and dictate the tempo of the contest.
NAS vs WEH: First half Kicks-off
The Saudi Pro League 2024-25 clash between Al Nassr vs Al Wehda from Al -Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is under way.
Ronaldo leads the line for the Knights of Najd after coming back from illness.
Ronaldo is ready for AL Wehda
Live action coming soon
Players of both side are emerging through the tunnel as the stadium gears up for a titanic battle.
Al Wehda starting lineup
Al-Owaishir; Al Alaeli, Yamiq, Bakshween, Al Mowalad; Makahasi, Cretu, Goodwin, Bacuna, Amyn; Ighalo
Here’s the starting XI of Al Nassr
Al -Awwal Park is ready for action
Is Ronaldo playing for Al Nassr vs Al Wehda?
Al Nassr’s Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to feature for Al Nassr against Wehda after missing few matches due to illness.
Live-streaming info
Currently, Al Wehda, with one win out of four, is fourteenth in the Saudi Pro League standings, whereas Al Nassr, with two wins and two draws, is in fifth place.
Preview
Currently, Al Wehda, with one win out of four, is fourteenth in the Saudi Pro League standings, whereas Al Nassr, with two wins and two draws, is in fifth place.
Newly appointed Al Nassr coach Stefano Pioli got the perfect start to his managerial career in Saudi Arabia as his team cruised to a 3-0 win against Al Ettifaq last week before comfortably beating Al Hzam to made it to round of 16 of the King Cup of Champions.
Al Wehda lost two of its four league matches this season and narrowly defeated Al Faisaly in penalty shootout to reach the round of 16 of the King Cup of Champions.
Al Nassr’s Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will look to get onto the scoresheet against Wehda after missing the match against Al Hzam due to illness.
Where to watch the Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Saudi Pro League match?
The Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Saudi Pro League match will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website.
When and where will the Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Saudi Pro League match kick-off?
The Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Saudi Pro League match will kick-off at 8:50 PM IST on Friday, September 27 at the Al -Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Wehda being played at the Al -Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.
