Sadio Mane Al-Nassr win over Al-Taawoun
Al-Nassr continued their title push in the Saudi Pro League with a narrow but important 1-0 home victory over Al-Taawoun on Monday night. The result kept the pressure firmly on league leaders Al-Hilal as Al-Nassr stayed within touching distance at the top of the table.
Sadio Mane delivered a strong and energetic performance that stood out across the match, while Cristiano Ronaldo was closely marked and limited in front of goal. From the opening minutes, Al-Nassr controlled possession and played high up the pitch, forcing Al-Taawoun to defend deep for long periods.
Despite their dominance, clear chances were difficult to convert. Al-Taawoun stayed compact and relied on quick clearances to slow the tempo of the game. Al-Nassr’s breakthrough finally arrived in the first half when pressure inside the box led to a Mohammed Al Dossary own goal, which proved to be the decisive moment of the match.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Al-Nassr pushing for a second goal to seal the contest. Mane remained lively on the left side, creating space and drawing fouls, while Ronaldo continued to attract defenders even when he was not directly involved in the play. Al-Taawoun threatened briefly on the counter but failed to seriously test the home goalkeeper.
The win moved Al-Nassr level on points with Al-Ahli and to within two points of leaders Al-Hilal. It also marked their third straight league victory, reinforcing their momentum at a critical stage of the season. With performances like this, Al-Nassr remain firmly in the title race and continue to build belief among their supporters.
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