Ivan Toney's Winning Start Thwarted By Late Own Goal In Al-Nassr Draw

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A Bassam Al-Hurayji own goal in the 100th minute secured a 1-1 draw for Al-Nassr against Al-Ahli, denying Ivan Toney a victorious debut in Saudi Arabia. Franck Kessie had initially put Al-Ahli ahead with a stunning strike from outside the box after 57 minutes. However, Al-Nassr's relentless pressure paid off when Al-Hurayji inadvertently turned Sultan Alghannam's cross into his own net.

The home team began the match strongly. Sadio Mane saw an early attempt cleared off the line, and Marcelo Brozovic tested Edouard Mendy from distance. Despite these efforts, they couldn't break through in the first half. Kessie came close just after the break but dragged his shot wide of the far post before eventually scoring.

Kessie's goal came from a pullback on the edge of the box, where he opened his foot to send a wonderful effort into the top-left corner. Cristiano Ronaldo's side continued to press forward. Talisca deflected a shot wide of the far post before they finally got on the scoresheet due to Al-Hurayji's unfortunate block.

With this draw, Al-Nassr extended their scoring streak to 22 consecutive Saudi Pro League matches, a record last achieved between March and December 2017. The final match in that sequence was also against Al-Ahli. Additionally, they are now unbeaten in their last six encounters with Al-Ahli, matching their opponents' longest unbeaten run in this fixture from 2011 to 2013.

This result highlights Al-Nassr's resilience and ability to score late goals under pressure. Their continued unbeaten streak against a strong opponent like Al-Ahli showcases their consistency and determination in maintaining top form throughout the season.

The match was filled with intense moments and showcased both teams' skills and strategies. While Kessie's brilliant goal seemed to secure victory for Al-Ahli, it was ultimately undone by an unfortunate own goal that levelled the score for Al-Nassr.

This thrilling encounter will be remembered not only for its dramatic finish but also for its impact on both teams' standings in the league. Fans will eagerly await their next meeting to see if either team can break this ongoing pattern of draws and narrow victories.