Saudi Pro League 2023-24: Al Nassr without Ronaldo draws against Al Hazem despite Talisca hat-trick

The home side which was without the services of Cristiano Ronaldo due to a one-match suspension went ahead in the 31st minute courtesy of a penalty scored by hattrick hero Talisca.

Al Nassr’s Anderson Talisca celebrates scoring a goal agianst Al Hazem | Photo Credit: REUTERS

High-flying Al Nassr was limited to a stalemate by Al Hazm in an entertaining 4-4 draw at the King Saud Stadium in Riyadh on February 29.

The home side, which was without the services of Cristiano Ronaldo due to a one-match suspension, went ahead in the 31st minute courtesy of a penalty converted by Anderson Talisca.

Talisca went on to score a hat-trick with two more goals in the 61st and 71st minute of the game. However, each time Nassr pulled ahead, Al Hazem equalized with goals in the 53rd, 66th and 84th minute scored by Ahmad Al Mhemaid, Toze and Faiz Selemani respectively.

Nassr was awarded a penalty in second half stoppage time and Sadio Mane converted it rightfully, making it 4-3. However, five minutes later, Al Hazem drew level for the fourth time in the night, thanks to a flick by Selemani that was met by Paulo Ricardo’s finish into the net.