In Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo had redemption as he missed a penalty and scored another one as Al-Nassr Defeated Al-Khaleej 2-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action and played a pivotal role as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Khaleej 2-0 at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in a Saudi Pro League clash.
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The match, which showcased Ronaldo’s resilience after an earlier setback, highlighted Al-Nassr’s determination to secure vital points.
Cristiano Ronaldo's redemption for Al Nassr
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The first half saw Al-Nassr dominate possession, but they struggled to break through a resolute Al-Khaleej defense.
Al-Khaleej frustrated Al-Nassr’s attacking trio of Ronaldo, Jhon Durán, and Sadio Mané, leaving the scoreline at 0-0 as the teams headed into the interval.
The second half brought more intensity, and in the 60th minute, Al-Nassr were awarded a penalty after a foul in the box.
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Ronaldo, stepped up with the chance to give his team the lead However, the 40-year-old Portuguese superstar sent his effort wide stunning the fans in attendance.
Al-Nassr’s persistence paid off in the 75th minute when Jhon Durán broke the deadlock.
The Colombian striker, who joined Al-Nassr from Aston Villa, latched onto a precise pass from Sadio Mané and converted with a clinical finish, giving Al-Nassr a 1-0 lead.
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As the match entered additional time, Al-Nassr were awarded another penalty in the 97th minute following a VAR review.
This time, Ronaldo stepped up to make amends for his earlier miss as he calmly slotted the ball past Al-Khaleej’s goalkeeper, sealing a 2-0 victory for Al-Nassr.