(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Al-Ahli Defeat Al-Nassr on Penalties to Win Saudi Super Cup Final in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (August 24, 2025):
Al-Ahli clinched the Saudi Super Cup title after edging past Al-Nassr 5–3 on penalties in a thrilling final played in Hong Kong. The match ended 2–2 in regular time, with Cristiano Ronaldo reaching another milestone despite his team’s defeat.
Ronaldo Scores 100th Goal for Al-Nassr
The Portuguese legend, now 40, opened the scoring in the 40th minute from the penalty spot after Ali Majrashi handled the ball inside the box. With that strike, Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 100 competitive goals for four different clubs.
Al-Ahli Fight Back Twice
Al-Ahli, the reigning Asian Champions League winners, equalised just before halftime when Franck Kessie converted a pass from new signing Enzo Millot.
In the second half, Al-Nassr regained the lead through Marcelo Brozovic, who capitalised on a defensive error in the 82nd minute. But Al-Ahli struck back again in the 89th minute, with Roger Ibanez heading home from a Riyad Mahrez corner after a misjudgment by goalkeeper Bento.
Penalty Shootout Decides the Final
With the score tied at 2–2 after full time, the game went to penalties. Al-Ahli showed nerves of steel, converting all five spot-kicks. Ronaldo successfully converted his penalty, but one miss from Al-Nassr proved costly, handing Al-Ahli their second Saudi Super Cup crown.
Key Highlights
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for Al-Nassr.
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Al-Ahli scored two late equalizers to stay in the game.
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Riyad Mahrez provided a crucial assist in the 89th minute.
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Al-Ahli sealed the win 5–3 on penalties.
✅ Takeaway: The Saudi Super Cup final in Hong Kong had everything—goals, drama, and a penalty shootout. While Ronaldo reached another remarkable milestone, it was Al-Ahli who lifted the trophy, proving their strength once again on the big stage.
