Al Fayha vs Al Nassr Highlights: FYH 1-3 NAS, Saudi Pro League score, Ronaldo assists and Talisca scores double to win

The referee blows the full-time whistle and the away fans would head home happy as Al Nassr claims the victory yet again moving it 2nd in the league table. The game was very close in the first-half but once Al Nassr started scoring in the second half, Al Fayha never looked like recovering. It got a consolation goal but not enough to shake the mightly Al Nassr. Ronaldo fails to score but will be happy with his assist in the opening goal.

Ronaldo has been subbed out as he fails to score tonight. Ronaldo could have broken a record of scoring 400 goals since the age of 30 but the prolific striker will have to wait for his next game.

The ref has added 5 minutes as stoppage time.

Ronaldo gets the balls and time and time again, he is unable to take a good shot on target. Doesn’t seem like its Ronaldo’s day today to feature on the scoresheet.

Ghareeb wins a free-kick at the edge of the box. Ronaldo takes his third free-kick of the game, but the wall get the better of his shot third time as well.

Al Fayha is going all out on the attack being two goals behind.

Al Nassr makes it three as Otavio shoots the ball from the edge of the box that found the top left corner.

Ronaldo gets a good delivery inside the box but fails to control the ball with his chest well.

A cross by Safari from a free-kick that meets Al-Shuwaish header that buries the ball into the net. Al Fayha gets one back!

Onyekuru was through on goal but makes a poor finish stooped by the keeper’s leg. Golden opportunity wasted by Al Fayha.

Mane takes a strong shot on goal to make it three but saved heroically by Al Fayha’s keeper, Stjkovic.

Talisca makes a powerful header from the middle fo the box after a pin-point cross by Telles on the left wing. Talisca makes it equal to Ronaldo’s goal tally across all competitions!

Ronaldo tries to dribble but loses control of the ball inside the box in front of open goal and failes to take a shot. Mane followes up with a shot that found the net but ruled offisde.

Safari takes a free-kick from a dangerous position for Al Fayha but straight into the keeper’s gloves.

Ronaldo makes a one touch pass to behind at the edge of the box to Talisca as he swiftly finishes it into the net. Al Nassr scores the opener.

A long shot that lacked power from Nwakaeme easily saved by Al Nassr. Things remain level.

Al Nassr is the top scoring side of the Saudi Pro League, but they have nearly not been making enough chances. Ghareeb had a golden chance to go ahead and so did Nwakaeme, but both sides remain goalless by the end of the first 45.

Nwakaeme gets the perfect pass at the edge of the box and he dribbles the ball towards an open goal but his finish went embarissingly wide. Both teams fumble good chances in a matter of seconds.

Ronaldo makes a sharp pass inside the box right on Ghareeb’s feet in front of an open goal but the winger’s first touch hits the right post. Al Nassr still level.

Ronaldo shows some fancy footwork and takes a shot from the edge of the box but the ball goes way over the goal as the Portuguese yells in frustration.

Al Fayha goes on a counter with Nwaakaeme and Sakala but the pair failed to build an attack and misplace the pass in a good position.

Otavio taken down by Safari. Al Nassr is passing the ball and teasing Al Fayha around the box but are yet to make a decent attempt on goal.

The ball is 35 yards away. Ronaldo takes it but fails to beat the wall yet again.

Al Nassr breaks into a strong counter-attack but Ronaldo caught offside right in front of goal. A solid chance wasted.

Onyekuru takes a shot right in front of goal but it is blocked by a valiant tackle by Alamri.

Otavia gets on a solo run but is stopped by Al Fayha’s backline well away from the goal.

The tempo of the game has gone extremely slow. Both sides are passing the ball around without actually pushing ahead.

Ronaldo takes a volley inside the box but gets blocked by Al Fayha’s solid defender.

Al Nassr switches the wing and Mane makes an explosive run but his pass inside the box lacked quality and was cleared away.

Al Hayfa’s Ricardo Ryller gets a yellow card. Ronaldo is standing tall taking the free-kick but the wall blocks it.

Al Fayha’s full-backs are playing high on the attack providing long balls to the frontline but the move is amounting to nothing in the end.

Al Fayha’s excellent shape at the back is not giving Al Nassr any room to launch an attack. Ronaldo has hardly touched the ball so far in the game.

Mane cuts back and delivers a low driven cross to Ronaldo but Al Fayha intrecepts. Talisca gets another good heading opportunity but the ball drifts wide.

Onyekuru dribbles past all defenders inside the box but backs out of a shot and loses possession wasting a good chance. Al Fayha needs to make these opportunities count.

Sakala makes a quick run down the right wing and passes the ball to Onyekuru but the striker just caught off-side for Al Fayha.

Sakala is getting into dangerous positions for Al Fayha but still hasn’t take a good shot on target.

Ronaldo is playing rather deeper than usual with the Al Nassr wingers pushing ahead looking for a run.

Al Nassr controls possession, but Al Fayha is holding their formation leaving no gap for an attack.

Al Fayha kicks off strong as it takes an early shot that goes out for a corner.

The last two times Al Fayha and AL Nassr met ended in draws which gives the underdogs hope ahead of kick-off.

When and where is the Al Fayha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match kicking-off?

The Al Fayha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match will kick-off at 8:30 PM IST, Saturday, October 21\8 at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

How can you watch the Al Fayha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match in India?

The Al Fayha vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match will be livestreamed on Sony Liv.

The match will also be telecast live on Sony Sports Network channel Sony TEN 2.

Al Fayha welcomes a strong and dominant Al Nassr side in its 11th game of the Saudi Pro League. The host is currently eighth in the league standings but suffered a heavy 4-1 loss in its last game against Al Ain in the AFC Champions League hindering its team morale.

Al Nassr on the other hand, has been flying lately, having an eight-game unbeaten streak in the league and standing fourth in the table. A win tonight will push it second in the league table, four points behind leader, Al Hilal.

In the last two games, Cristiano Ronaldo, the leading scorer of the league with 11 goals to his name, scored a double brace against Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League following his free-kick winner against Damac FC.

Ronaldo has been the target man for Al Nassr and the veteran striker is likely to score again against Al Fayha at its home.