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Marcelo Brozovic is Al-Nassr's hero! Croatia midfielder's dramatic brace, including last-minute winner, keeps Saudi Pro League title race alive with Cristiano Ronaldo also on the scoresheet

Saudi Pro League

Al Akhdoud

Al Shabab

Al Nassr FC

Al Qadasiya

Al-Nassr started the game in cruise control and took an early lead thanks to a stunning goal by Brozovic, and never looked in trouble after taking the lead. Cristiano Ronaldo soon followed up with the second goal of the night after Saeed Al-Rabiei gave away the ball to Ali Al-Hassan in the box, who found the Saudi Pro League top scorer with ease in front of an open goal. Al-Akhdoud managed to garner more control in the second half and goals from Hassan Al-Habib and Saviour Godwin brought them level. However, in another twist in the tale a late half-volley from Brozovic handed Ronaldo's side all three points on the night.

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Brozovic opened the scoring and ended the game in injury time and it was his brace that allowed Al-Nassr to keep the league alive at least for another couple of days. Both goals showcased the Croatian's sheer ball-striking ability as his first came from outside the box before he won the game for Al-Nassr with a superb half-volley.

THE MVP

Lack of rotation and game management from stand-in coach Vitor Severino meant that his side failed to keep control of the game as Al-Akhdoud managed to dominate the second half and introduced jitters in the Al-Nassr defence, who collapsed to concede twice in 10 minutes and almost handed the league title to Al-Hilal before Brozovic's winner.

THE BIG LOSER

Despite having denied Al-Hilal the title tonight, Al-Nassr's win may have done nothing but delay the inevitable as avoiding defeat on Saturday, May 11 would be enough for Al-Hilal to confirm their place as champions. If that does happen, Al-Nassr will have to give Hilal a guard of honour on May 17.

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MATCH RATING (OUT OF FIVE): ⭐⭐⭐

Marcelo Brozovic is Al-Nassr's hero! Croatia midfielder's dramatic brace, including last-minute winner, keeps Saudi Pro League title race alive with Cristiano Ronaldo also on the scoresheet | Goal.com

Al-Nassr gained their 25th Saudi Pro League win of the season as they defeated Al-Akhdoud thanks to a brace and late winner from Marcelo Brozovic.

Marcelo Brozovic is Al-Nassr&apos;s hero! Croatia midfielder&apos;s dramatic brace, including last-minute winner, keeps Saudi Pro League title race alive with Cristiano Ronaldo also on the scoresheet