A goal from Simakam in stoppage time allowed Al Nassr to defeat Neom 1-0 this Saturday, maintaining their position at the top of the Saudi league. Jorge Jesus's team was unable to count on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is recovering from a muscle injury, and it was another Portuguese player who stood out: João Félix, with a pinpoint cross for the winning goal. The match, held at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, was part of the 25th round and was one-sided, but the home team faced significant difficulties in overcoming the opposing defense. Luís Maximiano, Neom's goalkeeper, was the standout player of the match, making numerous high-difficulty saves. Thanks to the inspiration of the Sporting-trained keeper and a lack of offensive assertiveness, it was necessary to wait until stoppage time to see a goal. Following a free kick taken by João Félix from the left side of the attack, Simakam appeared unmarked at the far post and headed the ball into the net, sealing the final score (90+5'). With this victory, Al Nassr achieved their 13th consecutive win of the season and solidified their lead in the championship, now totaling 64 points. The Riyadh team has a two-point advantage over second-placed Al Ahli and three points over third-placed Al Hilal.
Without Ronaldo Al Nassr remains central to this story.
Without Ronaldo Al Nassr remains central to this story.
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