Ange Postecoglou Makes A Perfect Al-Nassr Debut

An Emphatic Performance at Al-Awwal Park

It was an emphatic performance from Al-Nassr as the Riyadh Club began the defence of its Roshn Saudi League title at Al-Awwal Park with a dominant 3-0 win against Al-Fateh, the club from Al-Mubarraz.

Postecoglou Sails Through His First Big Test

In his debut match as Manager for Al-Nassr, Ange Postecoglou must have been on tenterhooks, but his team stacked behind him like a force to sail him through his first big test in Saudi Arabia.

Joao Felix: The Vital Cog

Al-Fateh were no match for the absolutely driven Al-Nassr team, led by their player of the season in 25/26, Joao Felix, who once again proved his vital importance on the field for Al-Nassr.

Gabriel Scores Before Joao Felix Nets a Screamer

Angelo Gabriel opened the scoring in the 37th minute for Al-Nassr, but Joao Felix took the wind away from Al-Fateh’s sails with a sensational goal in the 40th minute. Felix’s skill with the ball was clearly evident as he dribbled past the Al-Fateh defenders and finished with great composure. The goal stunned the visitors to no end.

Samu Costa Seals It For Al-Nassr

Samu Costa, Al-Nassr’s latest signing from Portugal, made it 3-0 on debut in the 73rd minute and sealed the match.

Ronaldo Watches From the Stands

Cristiano Ronaldo, fresh from his marriage in a private ceremony, watched from the stands as his team made light work of a tricky opponent in his absence from the field.

A Delighted Postecoglou

Postecoglou was more relieved than delighted. The title defence was well and truly underway, and that too in an emphatic fashion. No wonder this augurs well for a beleaguered Postecoglou who had a tough last season in the EPL.

Joao Felix won another Man of the Match award.