Al-Nassr secured a commanding 3-0 win against Al-Orubah in the Saudi Pro League, with Sadio Mane delivering a standout performance. The victory saw Al-Nassr close the gap on the league’s top two, demonstrating their title ambitions.Mane Stars as Al-Nassr Cruise past Al-Orubah
The match began with early drama as Jean Seri’s handball resulted in a penalty for Al-Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to take the spot-kick, employing a calculated run-up before coolly slotting the ball into the bottom-left corner, giving his team the lead.
Mane, who has been a creative force for Al-Nassr this season with five assists in the opening five league matches, found his scoring touch just before the interval. The Senegalese forward latched onto a precise pass from Ronaldo, finishing clinically into the far corner to double Al-Nassr’s advantage.
Al-Orubah showed glimpses of threat, with Cristian Tello coming close to scoring as his powerful long-range effort rattled the crossbar. However, Al-Nassr’s dominance continued into the second half.
Mane put the result beyond doubt in the 71st minute, skillfully directing Nawaf Bu Washi’s cross past Al-Orubah goalkeeper Gaetan Coucke. This goal completed Mane’s brace and sealed a comprehensive victory for the home side.
The former Liverpool star’s impact on the game was significant, leading in several key attacking metrics. Mane registered five shots with three on target and achieved an expected goals (xG) value of 0.97. His seven touches inside the opposition box were more than any other player on the pitch, underlining his constant threat.
Despite missing an opportunity for a hat-trick by hitting the post and failing to convert another chance, Mane’s overall performance was crucial to Al-Nassr’s success. His first two goals of the season came at an opportune moment for the team as they look to challenge for top honors in the Saudi Pro League.
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