"Al-Nassr have now won their last 11 matches in the league with an aggregate score of 27-4. They have not recorded a longer winning streak since a run of 13 between November 2013 and February 2014. Furthermore, the home side have now kept four consecutive clean sheets at home, the first time they have achieved this feat in the same season."
"Ronaldo's absence was keenly felt, but the home side still created the greater expected goals (xG) total, managing a tally of 2.79 compared to their NEOM's 0.74, while they also registered a total of 25 shots as the visitors only mustered six."
"In the 95th minute, Simakan arrived at the back post to head Joao Felix's teasing free-kick into the net to seal the win. NEOM created their best opening of the match in the 71st minute as the ball fell to Rayane Messi inside the area, but his lifted effort smacked against the crossbar."
Al-Nassr defeated NEOM 1-0 in a tightly contested Saudi Pro League match, with Mohamed Simakan scoring the decisive goal in the 95th minute. Playing without Cristiano Ronaldo due to a hamstring injury, Jorge Jesus' side dominated possession and created more opportunities throughout the match. The first half remained goalless despite Sadio Mane testing the goalkeeper early on. NEOM had several chances to break the deadlock, with Rayane Messi and Said Benrahma both hitting the crossbar. Al-Nassr's superior attacking play ultimately paid off when Simakan headed in Joao Felix's free-kick at the back post. The victory extends Al-Nassr's winning streak to 11 matches and moves them two points clear at the top of the league.
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