Al-Ettifaq 0-3 Al-Nassr: Ronaldo scores as Pioli earns first win

In a closely fought encounter, Al-Nassr secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq to earn their first win under new manager Rudi Garcia

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in the 31st minute, converting a penalty after being brought down in the box. The Portuguese forward doubled his tally just before half-time, tapping in from close range after a cross from Sultan Al-Ghannam

The hosts started the second half brightly and came close to pulling a goal back through Ryan Mendes, but his effort was well saved by David Ospina. Al-Nassr then took control of the game and sealed the win in the 62nd minute, with Anderson Talisca scoring from the edge of the area. The victory takes Al-Nassr up to second place in the Saudi Pro League, while Al-Ettifaq remain in 13th place. Here are the key highlights of the match: * Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to take his tally to five goals in four games for Al-Nassr. * Anderson Talisca scored the third goal for Al-Nassr, his first goal for the club. * Al-Nassr kept a clean sheet for the first time under Rudi Garcia. * The victory is Rudi Garcia's first win as Al-Nassr manager. Al-Nassr will now face Al-Shabab in their next match on February 3, while Al-Ettifaq will face Al-Taawoun on the same day.