Al Nassr Wins Thriller Against Al Ahli
Al Nassr's strong away form and potent attack make them a threat to Al Ahli's home record, and the upcoming match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with a draw possible, as both teams are in good form and have a lot to play for in the Saudi Pro League.
Jhon Duran's hat-trick led Al Nassr to a 3-2 win over Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match, with Duran scoring in the 31st, 88th, and 97th minutes, while Al Ahli's Ali Majrashi and Sumayhan Al-Nabit scored in the 46th and 97th minutes, respectively.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Al Nassr's strong attack, led by Ronaldo, who has 16 goals in the league, proved to be too much for Al Ahli's defense. Al Ahli, however, showed resilience and managed to equalize through Ali Majrashi's goal in the 46th minute. The match saw a dramatic end, with Jhon Duran scoring the winning goal in the 97th minute.
Former Saudi football star Fahd Al-Harifi believes that the upcoming match between Al Nassr and Al Ahli may be decided by small details, such as fixed strikes or confusion among the teams' foreign players. He thinks Al Nassr coach Pioli may be confused about his team's foreigners, and Al Ahli is one of the best teams at pressure, spread, and exploiting fixed balls. Al-Harifi also thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is the focus of victory for Al Nassr, and if one of the right or left players moves, he will replace them in the depth of the attack.
The win takes Al Nassr to the top of the league table, and they will look to extend their winning streak when they face Al Ahli again on Thursday. Al Ahli, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from the loss and continue their good form at home, where they have collected 22 points from 27 possible.
