Neymar, the Brazilian football star, scored his first goal for Al-Nassr SC in their opening match against Al-Hilal FC on Tuesday night.

The 29-year-old played as a central midfielder and scored from a free-kick to help Al-Nassr win 1-0 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.

It was a dominant performance by Neymar, who completed 12 tackles during the game, which is one more than he has made in any other club match.

The Brazil international also had two assists, with both coming in the second half when Al-Nassr went ahead 1-0 through a penalty kick from Youssef Haddad.

Neymar's performance was praised by his teammates, coaches and fans alike, with many taking to social media to express their admiration for the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player.

"Wow, that was amazing," wrote one fan on Twitter. "Neymar is back!"

Another said: "What a start for Neymar! He looks sharp and confident."

And one commentator said: "Neymar showed why he's considered one of the best players in the world. He dominated the midfield and created chances for his teammates."

Al-Nassr manager Massimo Drago was equally impressed with Neymar's display, saying: "He is a great player and he brought a lot of energy to the team."

The victory over Al-Hilal was the perfect way for Neymar to get off to a good start in his new club, and it will be interesting to see how he performs going forward.

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