Al Nassr's dominance was evident from the outset, maintaining control throughout Joao Felix played a leading role in the first half, registering both a goal and an assist to set the pace for the win. The opening phase saw Al Nassr apply early pressure, with multiple opportunities created. Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to open the scoring on two occasions—first with a shot from the edge of the area and later with an effort inside the box that required a strong save from Al Khaleej goalkeeper Moris. These initial opportunities set the tone for Al Nassr’s relentless attack as Joao Felix soon took center stage.
His performance in the first half helped his team assert control. Al Nassr’s tactical approach centered on sustained attacking play, which left Al Khaleej’s defense under constant pressure. Felix opened the scoring in the 39th minute, with Wesley doubling the lead three minutes later.
Murad Al-Hawsawi cut the deficit down in the 47th minute, but Sadio Mane restored the two-goal cushion in early in the final quarter of the second half.
Defensively, Al Nassr managed the game with discipline, limiting Al Khaleej’s opportunities. The turning point came late in the match when Al Khaleej was reduced to ten men following a sending off, making it increasingly challenging for them to mount any comeback against Al Nassr’s high-tempo play.
The match’s most notable moment occurred in the final play, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 955th goal with a spectacular bicycle kick.
