Cancelo's Goal Record Break at Al Hilal
Updated:2026-01-16 06:31 Views:150Cancelo's goal record-breaker for Al Hilal: A historic moment in Saudi Arabian football Cancelo, the Portuguese defender who joined Al Hilal from Manchester City last summer, has made history with his recent performance against Al-Nassr.
In a match that saw him score a stunning hat-trick, Cancelo became only the second player in Saudi Arabian football to achieve such an incredible feat, after fellow Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo did it twice during his time at Al-Nassr.
The match was played on Wednesday and ended with Cancelo scoring three goals in just over half an hour, leading his team to a comfortable victory. The first goal came early in the second half when he found the back of the net, followed by two more in the space of four minutes as he put away two penalties.
Cancelo's impressive display was not just limited to his individual performances; he also helped his team secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Saudi Professional League, where they will face Al-Raed.
For Cancelo, this is a huge achievement that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of his career so far. He has already shown that he is capable of making an impact in Saudi Arabian football, and his record-breaking performance against Al-Nassr is just the beginning of what could be a great season ahead for him and his team.
As for Al Hilal, their victory over Al-Nassr means that they remain in contention for the title and will be hoping to continue their strong form into the latter stages of the competition. It is clear that Cancelo's contribution to the team's success is crucial, and his impressive performance against Al-Nassr will have given them all the confidence they need going forward.

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