However, Al Nassr’s attacking efforts encountered severe difficulties in locating the opposition team’s goal. Part of this was due to the home team’s robust defense, while Al Nassr’s strikers also lacked sharpness during the first half. Meanwhile, the opponents launched rapid counterattacks. 
In the 32nd minute, Onyekuru snuck the ball past Madu and attempted a shot, which Madu blocked to save Al Nassr. Nwakaeme then sent a long-range shot wide from outside the penalty area, despite being set up by Onyekuru in a promising forward play.
In the second half, Al Nassr changed their attacking strategy. Ronaldo turned to a supporting role and helped to create clean passing patterns. The scoring began in the 50th minute when Cristiano Ronaldo’s combination play allowed Talisca a clear shot. Talisca beat the opposition custodian with a shot to the bottom left corner.
Talisca increased the lead just 11 minutes later, thanks to a precise cross from Alex Telles that allowed Anderson Talisca to score a routine goal.
Al Feiha equalized in the 66th minute through Al-Shuwaish, but Portuguese attacker Otavio made it 3-1 in the 74th minute with a superb long-range drive from outside the penalty area.
With this victory, Ronaldo and his teammates moved into second position in the Saudi Arabian Pro League with 25 points after 11 games, trailing league leaders Al Hilal by four points. Meanwhile, Al Feiha remains in eighth place, with 14 points.