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Fortress Falls: Ettifaq Stuns Nassr with a 2-2 Thriller in the Roshen Saudi Pro League

30 December 2025

Fortress Falls: Ettifaq Stuns Nassr with a 2-2 Thriller in the Roshen Saudi Pro League
Wijnaldum's late equalizer earns Ettifaq a point.

Match Recap

Al-Ettifaq finally ended 123 days of Nasr's defensive fortress, as the team conceded two goals in a single match for the first time this season.

Nassr's net yielded two goals to Ettifaq in the 12th round of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.

Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum added a second against Nawaf Al-Aqidi, the World's keeper, bringing it back to 2-2 in the 80th minute.

Before today’s clash, Nassr boasted the league's strongest defense, breached five times only, but Jesus's side faced a setback, conceding two against Ettifaq for the first time.

Nassr had clean sheets against Al-Akhdood, Al-Ta'awon, Al-Kholoud, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hazm, while conceding to Al-Fayha, Al-Nioum, Al-Khaleej, Al-Fateh and Al-Riyadh.

Punchline: If this defense were a sniper, they'd still hit the target—two goals later, and the crowd finally gets a laugh.

Punchline 2: Sniper-level patience in defense: holding the line so long that the scoreboard needs a coffee break.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score?

A 2-2 draw between Ettifaq and Nassr.

Who scored Nassr's second goal?

Georginio Wijnaldum scored Nassr's second goal.

Did Ettifaq's first goal have a named scorer in the article?

The article notes Ettifaq scored twice but does not specify the scorers.

What was Nassr's defensive record before the match?

Nassr had conceded five goals prior, with the league's strongest defense before this game.