Al Ittihad go top of Saudi Pro League after a 1-0 win over title rivals Al Nassr

In a top of the table clash at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah in the Saudi Pro League second placed Al Ittihad emerged with a 1-0 win over leaders Al Nassr.

The only goal of the game came in the 80th minute through Romarinho.

Captain Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to rescue a point for Al Nassr in stoppage time, but goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe pulled off a fine save.

With the win, Al Ittihad moved one point ahead of their title rivals.