João Félix scored the only goal as Al Nassr defeated Neom 1-0 in Saudi Pro League round ten at Al Awwal Park. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty and several other opportunities, but the home side still secured three points in Riyadh.
Félix settled the match in the 61st minute, receiving Angelo's pass and shooting right-footed from the edge of the penalty area into the upper part of the goal. Ronaldo had helped initiate the move by passing to Angelo on the right.
Missed penalty before half-time
Al Nassr were awarded a penalty in first-half stoppage time after VAR identified a foul on Félix. Ronaldo sent his attempt wide of the left post.
The match report records it as his 37th unsuccessful career penalty, alongside 184 converted attempts. He also headed over in the first half and missed further chances after the interval, including a close-range left-footed effort following Sadio Mané's headed pass.
Ronaldo finished with six shots, the highest total in the match, but remained on 981 career goals.
Félix supplies the difference
The decisive finish brought Félix a 9.0 Fotmob rating in the report, compared with Ronaldo's 6.5. His goal ensured Al Nassr converted their attacking control into a narrow victory despite the missed chances.
Al Nassr moved within three points of leaders Al Qadisiyah while retaining a game in hand. Their next listed league fixture is away to Al Faisaly on 23 October, as Ange Postecoglou's side continues its pursuit of the top position.