al-nassr vs al-raed

 NAS 1-1 RAE Highlights, Saudi Pro League 2024-25: Ronaldo Scores in Al-Nassr’s Draw Against Al-Raed

Updated : Aug 23, 2024 02:03

By  M.k.karikalsozhan  Blog  Reporter

**NAS vs RAE:** Relive the action-packed highlights from the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Raed at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh.

**Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Al-Nassr vs Al-Raed clash in the Saudi Pro League at the Al-Awwal Stadium.**

**Key Moments:**

- **FULL TIME:** Al-Nassr 1-1 Al-Raed

- **76’ - NAS 1-1 RAE:** Ronaldo scores but is flagged offside!

- **49’ - NAS 1-1 RAE:** Al-Raed equalises!

- **48’ - NAS 1-0 RAE:** Penalty awarded to Al-Raed!

- **HALFTIME:** Al-Nassr leads 1-0

- **34’ - NAS 1-0 RAE:** Ronaldo scores!

- **Al-Nassr Lineup Announced:** Ronaldo starts

- **Al-Raed Lineup Announced**

**Match Report:**

**Saudi Pro League 2024-25:** Ronaldo Scores, But Al-Nassr Settles for a Draw Against Al-Raed

Cristiano Ronaldo opened his scoring account for the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League season as Al-Nassr kicked off their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Al-Raed at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh on Thursday.

**FULL TIME:** Al-Nassr 1-1 Al-Raed

Aymeric Laporte had the final attempt of the match, but his shot went astray, leaving the game without a decisive winner as Al-Nassr and Al-Raed ended in a 1-1 draw.

**90+11’ - NAS 1-1 RAE:** Late Drama

In a tense ending, there appeared to be a potential handball incident, with all of Al-Nassr's players clamouring for a penalty. However, after a review at the pitch-side monitor, the referee shook his head and allowed play to continue—no penalty was awarded.

**Eight Minutes Added:** 

There was just enough time for either team to claim the win, but neither could capitalise on the added minutes.

**76’ - NAS 1-1 RAE:** Ronaldo’s Goal Disallowed for Offside

Ronaldo thought he had secured the victory for Al-Nassr with a goal, but VAR revealed that he was narrowly offside. His goal celebration was cut short as the referee’s decision brought relief to Al-Raed’s fans.

**59’ - NAS 1-1 RAE:** Talisca’s Attempt Blocked

Talisca nearly reclaimed the lead for Al-Nassr with a curling free-kick, but the Al-Raed goalkeeper was on high alert and managed to punch it away.

**49’ - NAS 1-1 RAE:** Al-Raed Equalises

Mohamed Fouzair calmly converted the penalty, slotting the ball into the right corner to equalise for Al-Raed, leaving Bento, who dived in the right direction, with no chance.

**48’ - NAS 1-0 RAE:** Penalty to Al-Raed

Initially, Aymeric Laporte was shown a red card for a foul, but after a lengthy VAR review, the card was downgraded to yellow. However, the penalty was still awarded to Al-Raed.

**Second Half Underway**

The teams returned for the second half, with Al-Nassr leading 1-0.

**HALFTIME:**

Cristiano Ronaldo’s headed goal kept Al-Nassr ahead at the break, as they led Al-Raed 1-0 at halftime.

**45+4’ - NAS 1-0 RAE:** Al Amri’s Attempt on Goal

Al Amri of Al-Raed had a decent chance just before halftime, but his shot went straight at Bento, the debutant goalkeeper for Al-Nassr.

**Six Minutes Added for Stoppage Time:**

Al-Raed tried to find an equaliser before the break, but the Al-Nassr defence held firm.

**34’ - NAS 1-0 RAE:** Ronaldo Scores!

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring by heading in a cross from Sadio Mane, giving Al-Nassr the lead and marking his first goal of the season.

**33’ - NAS 0-0 RAE:** Game Slows Down

After a lively start, the pace of the match began to slow down as both teams settled into a rhythm.

**17’ - NAS 0-0 RAE:** Al-Raed’s Goal Disallowed for Offside

Al-Raed thought they had taken the lead with a counter-attacking move, but the assistant referee flagged the final pass as offside.

**11’ - NAS 0-0 RAE:** Ronaldo’s First Chance, Offside

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Ronaldo got involved early, but his first chance was flagged offside after he tried to poke the ball into the net following a cross from Talisca.

**9’ - NAS 0-0 RAE:** Wasted Freekick by Al-Raed

Al-Raed earned an early free-kick, but the delivery into the box was too strong, and the chance went begging.

**5’ - NAS 0-0 RAE:** Slow Start

The match began cautiously, with neither team taking significant risks in the opening minutes.

**KICKOFF:**

The Saudi Pro League season opener between Al-Nassr and Al-Raed kicked off at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh.

**Players Warming Up**

As fans from around the world gathered, the teams warmed up ahead of the much-anticipated season opener.

**Lineups Announced:**

Both teams announced their starting lineups, with Ronaldo starting for Al-Nassr.

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