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With Matheus Gonçalves on the field, Al Ahli (SAU) handed Al Nassr (SAU) their first defeat in the Saudi League

Al Nassr (SAU), led by Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo, who were the isolated leaders of the Saudi League, suffered their first loss in the competition. This Friday (02), the Portuguese team was defeated 3-2 by Al Ahli (SAU), who had Matheus Gonçalves, a Flamengo academy product, as one of the highlights of the match.

The match was valid for the 12th round. Jorge Jesus’ team now remains at the top with ten wins, one draw, and one loss. On the other hand, Matheus Gonçalves’ team stays in fourth place, with seven wins, four draws, and also one defeat.

HOW WAS THE MATCH?

With Al Ahli playing at home, Matheus Gonçalves started the game by creating the first goal-scoring opportunity. Just two minutes in, the academy product hit the post. Shortly after, the hosts opened the scoring at the 7th and 21st minutes, both with Ivan Toney.

Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo’s team managed to equalize in the first half, twice with Abdulelah Al-Amri, at the 31st and 44th minutes. Finally, Al Ahli scored the winning goal through Merih Demiral, ten minutes into the second half.

HOW DID MATHEUS GONÇALVES PERFORM?

According to the SofaScore platform, Matheus Gonçalves was the third-best player on the field, with a rating of 7.4. He was only behind Toney (two goals, one assist, and a rating of 10) and Galeno (one assist and a rating of 8). For curiosity’s sake, Cristiano Ronaldo received only a 5.8.

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