Two-Goal Swing Stuns Al Nassr as Al Taawoun Edges Out in Saudi Pro League

Match context

Al Nassr endured a frustrating night against Al Taawoun at Al-Ol Park in Round 18 of the Roshen Pro League. Nassr aim to reclaim second place, sitting fourth with 37 points, two behind third-placed Al Qadsiah and one behind second-placed Al Ahli, while leaders Al Hilal sit on 45.

Key moments

In the first half, Nassr pressed and created several chances, but two goals were ruled offside. The opener came in the fourth minute, a header by Frenchman Mohammed Simakan after a brilliant layoff from Cristiano Ronaldo, but VAR ruled him offside.

Ronaldo then threatened again and did score in the 21st minute with a left-footed strike, but was ruled offside. The match finished 0-2 to Al Taawoun.

Notable chances aside, the night highlighted the fine margins in football where offside decisions decide the fate of a game.

The offside line was sharper than Ronaldo's finest finish.

If VAR had a sense of humor, the replay would get the standing ovation.