Saudi Gazette report
HONG KONG — Al Ahli clinched the primary trophy of the 2025-26 Saudi soccer season after defeating Al Nassr 5-3 on penalties within the Saudi Tremendous Cup last on Saturday in Hong Kong.
The match completed 2-2 in regulation, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his a hundredth purpose for Al Nassr earlier than the Asian champions rallied twice to pressure the shootout.
Ronaldo opened the scoring within the thirty eighth minute, changing from the spot after Ayman Yahya’s cross struck Ali Majrashi’s arm inside the world. It marked the Portuguese star’s century of objectives since becoming a member of Al Nassr in December 2022, 74 of them coming within the Roshn Saudi League.
Franck Kessié equalized deep into first-half stoppage time with a curling effort from the sting of the field, persevering with his standout kind after a brace within the semifinal win over Al Qadsiah.
The second half introduced drama on each ends. Ronaldo noticed a shot denied by Edouard Mendy, whereas Feras Al Buraikan squandered a transparent probability by hanging the upright.
Marcelo Brozovic then restored Al Nassr’s lead within the 82nd minute, punishing Kessié for a turnover earlier than firing previous Mendy.
However Al Ahli refused to fold. Within the 89th minute, Roger Ibañez rose to move house from Galeno’s nook after Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento didn’t clear, forcing the ultimate to penalties.
Within the shootout, Toney, Ronaldo, Kessié, Brozovic, Mahrez, Félix, and Al Buraikan all transformed earlier than Mendy denied Abdullah Al Khaibari. That left Galeno to fit house the decisive kick, sealing a 5-3 win on spot-kicks and delivering Al Ahli the Tremendous Cup title.
The victory provides to Al Ahli’s rising checklist of honors in a yr that already contains their historic AFC Champions League Elite triumph in Could. For Al Nassr, the defeat meant frustration regardless of Ronaldo’s milestone and a spirited efficiency.
