Al-nassr Vs Al-hazem: Ronaldo brace headlines comfortable win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr beat Al-Hazem 4-0, a result in the al-nassr vs al-hazem match that saw the 41-year-old return to the starting lineup and play a starring role in a dominant performance.
Al-nassr Vs Al-hazem: Ronaldo back and first goal overturned by VAR then allowed
Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 13th minute after an initial offside flag was overturned by VAR; he timed his run perfectly and squeezed the ball into the top corner. That finish came moments after a first clear chance for Al-Hazem when Omar Al-Somah headed tamely into the gloves of Bento, Al-Nassr's goalkeeper, giving the home side an early edge.
The second goal arrived around the half-hour mark when Kingsley Coman finished after Joao Felix’s clever through-ball, doubling Al-Nassr’s lead. Ronaldo later finished emphatically from the left edge of the box to complete his brace. The match featured 12 shots on target for Al-Nassr and saw Ibrahim Zaied make a string of saves for Al-Hazem before conceding four.
Coman and Angelo add gloss as team extend run
Coman not only scored but was credited with involvement in three of the four goals. Angelo produced the match’s standout moment after halftime: a solo run that covered more than half the length of the pitch and saw him dribble past four players to score what was called the goal of the night. Joao Felix also created chances, and Youssouf Oumarou had a long-range effort that went well over the bar after a mistake by Mohamed Simakan.
Al-Hazem appealed for a penalty when Felix collided with Abdelmounaim Boutouil, but a VAR check ended the claim and no punishment was given. The visitors’ goalkeeper, Ibrahim Zaied, was credited with an inspired performance despite the 4-0 scoreline.
Ronaldo's return, protest background and coach on club resources
Ronaldo started the match after being rested in an AFC Champions League midweek fixture against Arkadag. He had missed two league games previously as a form of protest over the club’s transfer backing. The 41-year-old remains a focal point: he finished both openings with composed, emphatic finishes and was close to scoring earlier when he rounded Zaied but slipped at the crucial moment.
Coach Jorge Jesus spoke about the club’s position relative to big spenders and the need to compensate for financial disparities. "They have more economic power, " he said, describing how his teams must find ways to compete without the same resources. He added that Al-Nassr’s structure is "increasingly managing to balance the group, " and said the team is confident it can keep fighting for top spots.
Ronaldo’s brace and the contributions from Coman, Felix and Angelo combined for a commanding 4-0 victory that extended Al-Nassr’s run of consecutive wins and showcased the club’s attacking depth.
Jorge Jesus said the squad will continue to push for top positions in the league and urged confidence in the group’s ability to compete until the end.
