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Goals from Samu Costa and Cristiano Ronaldo secure victory for Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr defeated Al-Taawoun 2-1, with goals from Samu Costa and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi league.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Al-Nassr secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun in the fourth round of the Saudi championship. The match began with a goal from Al-Taawoun, putting the visiting team ahead.

Samu Costa scored the first goal for Al-Nassr, equalizing the score at the end of the first half in the 45+5 minute. His intervention was significant for the team's comeback.

In the second half, just 50 minutes into the game, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal for Al-Nassr. This goal marks the 978th of Ronaldo's career, bringing him closer to the milestone of 1,000 goals.

Archive photo: Goals from Samu Costa and Cristiano Ronaldo secure victory for Al-Nassr — Archive photoPhoto: Tkotw12 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The match highlights the importance of Portuguese players Samu Costa and Cristiano Ronaldo in the victory for the Saudi team. Al-Nassr performed solidly after starting the match at a disadvantage.

With this victory, Al-Nassr continues its journey in the league, striving to improve its position on the table. The crucial goals from Costa and Ronaldo underscore their impact on the team.

The game was played in a competitive atmosphere, and Al-Nassr's turnaround is attributed to the collective effort of the players, particularly the Portuguese internationals.

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