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\n\tAl-Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Qadsiah on Friday in what was a huge blow to their chances of winning the Saudi Pro League title.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe defeat means that while the Yellows stay in third, eight points behind leaders Al-Ittihad, with just six games to go, both time and matches are running out.<\/p>\n
It was a hard-fought clash between two teams who may have to settle for a top three finish and a place in next year\u2019s Asian Champions League. Both had chances, and both will feel they could have taken all three points. In the end, however, there was just one winner.<\/p>\n
Ten minutes before the break and Al-Qadsiah drew first blood. Pierre-Emerick Abuameyang broke free down the right and while the Gabonese goal-getter\u2019s shot was blocked, Turki Al-Ammar was on hand to open the scoring from close range.<\/p>\n
It was a close run thing for much of the match, with Cristiano Ronaldo working hard to\u00a0inspire Al-Nassr. Six minutes from time, they drew level thanks to Sadio Mane. The Senegalese forward timed his run perfectly, to control a long pass from Otavio and fire home past the goalkeeper in one quick motion.<\/p>\n
It seemed Al-Nassr had earned a point at least, but with three minutes remaining, the hosts retook the lead and snatched the win. Nahitan Nandez hooked the ball into the six yard box and there was Aubameyang to head home.<\/p>\n
\n\tEarlier in the day, Al-Ahli thrashed Al-Fayha 5-0. Brazilian defender Ibanez scored twice before England striker Ivan Toney also bagged a brace. Riyad Mahrez completed a five-star performance from the Jeddah giants.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was important to get the win but there is a long way to go until the end of this season,\u201d said Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle. \u201cLet’s see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
As things stand, Al-Ittihad remain in first place in the league, with Al-Hilal in second.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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