In a dramatic turn of events, Al-Nassr goalkeeper Bento Matheus committed a catastrophic mistake deep into stoppage time, robbing his team of a derby victory against Al-Hilal and postponing their coronation as Roshn League champions.
The highly anticipated match, part of the 32nd round of the Saudi Pro League, saw Al-Nassr take the lead in the 37th minute through a goal by French defender Mohamed Simakan. The visitors maintained their advantage throughout the contest, with fans already celebrating what would have been their first league title in seven years.
However, in the ninth minute of added time, Al-Hilal launched a long throw-in into the penalty area. Bento misjudged the flight of the ball and inadvertently deflected it into his own net, leveling the score at 1-1 and shattering Al-Nassr’s hopes of sealing the championship early.
As a result of this stunning equalizer, Al-Nassr must now wait until the final matchday against Damac to secure the Roshn League crown. The draw left the club’s faithful deeply shocked, turning what should have been a triumphant derby night into a nightmare finish.