Saudi Arabia: Al Ahli deny Ronaldo's Al Nassr trophy joy
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for Al Nassr but it wasn't enough as AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 titleholders Al Ahli Saudi FC added the Saudi Super Cup to their trophy cabinet after a 5-3 win on penalties on Saturday.

The final at the Hong Kong Stadium ended 2-2 with Portugal's Ronaldo opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 40th minute after Ali Majrashi was penalised for handball

Al Ahli drew level in first-half stoppage time through Franck Kessie, who finished low past Al Nassr keeper Bento after a well-placed pass from Enzo Millot.

Marcelo Brozovic restored Al Nassr's lead in the 82nd minute, capitalising on a poor clearance and firing home from inside the box.

Al Ahli drew level again in the 89th minute, Roger Ibanez heading Riyad Mahrez's corner to force the decider to penalties.

Al Ahli converted all five attempts in the shootout with Abdullah Al Khaibari's miss proving costly for Al Nassr.

The sides will now turn their attention to the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 which kicks off on Thursday.

Qatar: Trio set early pace
Al Shamal lead the Qatar Stars League on goal difference after a 4-2 win against Al Rayyan on Saturday.

Al Gharafa and Qatar SC also joined them on a perfect six points with wins against Al Arabi and Al Sailiya respectively.

Al Gharafa edged Al Arabi 2-1 while Qatar SC defeated Al Sailiya 2-0.

Ten-man Al Duhail SC suffered a 1-0 defeat against Al Wakrah, with El Amine Zouhzouh's 10th minute penalty settling the contest.

Defending champions Al Sadd SC registered their first win of the season with a 2-0 defeat of Al Ahli while Umm Sala beat Al Shahania 2-0.

Jordan: Al Ramtha take charge
Al Ramtha seized the Jordanian Pro League top spot with a 3-0 win against Al Baqa'a on Saturday.

Having held defending champions Al Hussein to a goalless draw in midweek, the win against Al Baqa'a moved Al Ramtha to 13 points.

Al Faisaly are one behind following a 2-0 win against Al Wehdat on Saturday, having defeated Shabab Al Ordon 2-1 in midweek.

Al Hussein are on 11 points, bouncing back from their draw with Al Ramtha to emphatically beat Shabab Al Ordon 4-1.

Oman: Al Seeb held in opener
Defending champions Al Seeb had to be satisfied with a 2-2 stalemate as they opened the defence of their Oman Pro League title.

Al Nahda led six teams enjoying a winning start with a 3-0 defeat of Samail while Sohar beat Al Rustaq 4-2.

 

Al Nasr and Bahla savoured 2-0 wins against Sur and Saham respectively while Al Shabab and Oman Club edged Ibri and Dhofar respectively with 2-1 score lines.

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