DAMMAM: When Al-Najma beat Al-Kholood two weeks ago to secure their first-ever Saudi Pro League victory under new manager Néstor El Maestro, it seemed like a page was turned in their turbulent debut season in the league.
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Days later, they led Al-Ahli 1-0 in Jeddah, further showing that this team were not prepared to go down so easily. Unfortunately for the Qassim-based side, they crumbled in the second half and fell to a 4-1 defeat.
Next up for El Maestro’s squad was Al-Nassr. With Al-Hilal dropping points to Al-Taawoun and Al-Ahli beating Damac by the skin of their teeth, this was Jorge Jesus’ chance to reclaim top spot with a two-point gap. There was no option but victory.
Al-Najma were no match for Al-Nassr from the get-go. Only five minutes were needed for fans to complain about the level of refereeing for the third consecutive day, with Al-Nassr winning a penalty just five minutes in.
