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Al-Nassr Edge Al-Taawoun to Reclaim Second as Title Gap Narrows

The victory trimmed Al-Hilal’s lead to five points with Sadio Mané’s return proving decisive.

Overview

  • An own goal by Mohammed Al Dossary from a Sadio Mané cross sealed a 1-0 win at Al Awwal Park.
  • Al-Nassr moved back into second place and now trail leaders Al-Hilal by five points after 17 league matches.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal, an assist and a penalty overturned for offside after reviews, and he also struck the crossbar.
  • Al-Nassr posted their first clean sheet in seven league games as they controlled the contest and Mané hit the post in the second half.
  • Separately, Saudi outlet Okaz Sports reports Abdulrahman Ghareeb has agreed terms with Al-Hilal, with any move pending Al-Nassr’s approval.