In a surprising turn of events, 11th-placed Al-Orubah claimed a historic 2-1 victory over title contenders Al-Nassr at the Al-Jouf University Stadium, while Al-Shabab secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Damak in Friday’s Saudi Pro League fixtures.
Al-Orubah, who had never beaten Al-Nassr in their previous five attempts, took a deserved lead five minutes before halftime through Omar Al Somah. The veteran striker netted his 149th Pro League goal with a spectacular half-volley that left Al-Nassr goalkeeper Bento with no chance. Al-Nassr responded early in the second half, with Nawaf Bu Washl equalizing after a clever pass from Angelo. Despite efforts from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wesley, Al-Nassr failed to capitalize on their chances. Instead, Johann Gudmundsson stole the show with a stunning long-range strike that flew into the top corner, sealing a memorable win for Al-Orubah.
Meanwhile, Al-Shabab continued their strong form with a 2-0 victory over Damak. Cristian Guanca and Mohammed Al-Shwirekh found the net in the second half, guiding their team to a well-deserved win. The result lifted Al-Shabab to 39 points, solidifying their sixth-place position, while Damak remained stagnant on 24 points in 13th place.
These results have shaken up the league standings, with Al-Nassr’s title hopes taking a significant hit and Al-Shabab continuing their push for a higher finish.
Al-Orubah Stun Al-Nassr, Al-Shabab Cruise Past Damak in Saudi Pro League Action
