Al-Nassr secured a resounding 8-0 victory over Abha on Tuesday night in a one-sided encounter at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium. The win keeps them firmly in the race for second place in the Saudi Pro League, while Abha remain entrenched in the relegation zone.
Cristiano Ronaldo, fresh off his hat-trick against Al Tai, and continue his goalscoring form. he scored 2 goals from free kick and one from long range lob and get on the scoresheet himself, Al-Nassr put on a clinical display with several other players contributing to the goal fest.
The visitors took control early and never looked back. The goals flowed freely throughout the match, with Al-Nassr taking a commanding lead by halftime. The second half saw more of the same as Abha struggled to contain their opponents’ attacking prowess.
The result leaves Al-Nassr firmly in the hunt for a second-place finish. While the gap to league leaders Al Hilal remains significant, they will be hoping to maintain their momentum and put pressure on the top spot.
For Abha, the defeat is a major setback in their fight against relegation. They remain in 17th place, just outside the drop zone, and will need a significant turnaround in form to avoid going down.
This match served as a reminder of the gulf in class between the top and bottom teams in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Nassr’s ruthless display sent a message to the rest of the league, while Abha must find a way to improve quickly if they are to survive the relegation battle.
