Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun: Latest Result
Al Nassr 2-1 Al Taawoun
Al Nassr came from behind to beat Al Taawoun 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League on August 28, 2026, at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. The win kept Al Nassr’s perfect start to the 2026-27 league season intact.
Al Taawoun took the lead early, but Al Nassr responded before half-time and completed the comeback shortly after the break.
Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun Score
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Nassr | 2 |
| Al Taawoun | 1 |
Goals:
- 11′ — Bassam Al-Hurayji (Al Taawoun)
- 45+5′ — Samú Costa (Al Nassr)
- 50′ — Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
How the Match Started
Al Taawoun made the better start and took the lead in the 11th minute. Bassam Al-Hurayji reacted quickly to a rebound after a shot from his teammate Mohammed Al-Aqel had hit the crossbar.
Al Nassr pushed for an equaliser and finally found it deep into first-half stoppage time. Samú Costa scored in the 45+5th minute, with Sadio Mané involved in the move.
The teams went into half-time at 1-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores the Winner
Cristiano Ronaldo completed Al Nassr’s comeback just five minutes into the second half.
In the 50th minute, Ronaldo scored after a shot from Mohamed Simakan was deflected, putting Al Nassr ahead 2-1. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review.
The goal was particularly significant for Ronaldo because it took his career total to 978 official goals, leaving him 22 short of 1,000.
Ronaldo’s goal also moved him to 104 Saudi Pro League goals for Al Nassr, making him the club’s leading scorer in the competition.
Al Nassr’s Perfect Start Continues
The victory gave Al Nassr 12 points from four league matches, keeping them at the top of the early Saudi Pro League table. They have won all four of their opening league games.
Al Taawoun, meanwhile, remain on two points after four matches.
Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun: Key Takeaways
- Final score: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Taawoun
- Competition: Saudi Pro League 2026-27
- Date: August 28, 2026
- Venue: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh
- Al Taawoun scorer: Bassam Al-Hurayji
- Al Nassr scorers: Samú Costa, Cristiano Ronaldo
- Ronaldo: Scored the winning goal
- Ronaldo career goals: 978
- Al Nassr: 12 points from four league matches
- Result: Al Nassr maintained their perfect league record
Final Thoughts
The Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun match produced another important win for Al Nassr. Al Taawoun scored first, but Samú Costa equalised before half-time and Cristiano Ronaldo’s 50th-minute goal completed the comeback.
The 2-1 victory means Al Nassr have now won all four of their opening Saudi Pro League matches and remain at the top of the table. For Ronaldo, the winning goal was another step toward the historic 1,000-career-goal milestone.
