"The hosts made an aggressive start and thought they had taken the lead inside five minutes when Mohamed Simakan headed home from close range. However, the goal was ruled out after a VAR review, with Simakan judged to be offside in the build-up. That early warning did little to slow Al-Nassr, who continued to push forward through Ronaldo, Joao Felix, and Kingsley Coman."
"Al-Nassr's pressure eventually told shortly before half-time. In the 45th minute, a delivery into the box caused confusion in the Al-Taawoun defence, and centre-back Mohammed Al Dossary inadvertently headed the ball into his own net while attempting to clear. The hosts could have extended their advantage before the interval. Simakan went close again with a header from a corner, while Sadio Mane and Ronaldo both forced Mailson into saves as Al-Taawoun struggled to clear their lines."
Al-Nassr edged Al-Taawoun 1-0 as an early own goal by Al-Taawoun centre-back Mohammed Al Dossary decided the contest. The hosts started aggressively and had an initial Mohamed Simakan header ruled out for offside after VAR. Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman drove Al-Nassr's attacks, with Ronaldo hitting the crossbar and Coman repeatedly testing goalkeeper Mailson. Al-Taawoun were mostly limited to set-pieces and isolated breaks, with Roger Martinez and Angelo Fulgini unable to sustain pressure. Al-Nassr controlled possession in the second half and came close to doubling the lead, holding on for second place in the table.
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