Al Nassr 3-2 Al Shabab: Cristiano Ronaldo scores thunderous penalty to extend lead as top scorer in Saudi Arabia
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In the Saudi Pro League's 23rd round, Al Nassr traveled to play Al-Shabab.
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In a game that featured five goals. Al Nassr recorded an away win.
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The hosts are mired in the middle of the league table after their dismal performance this season.
Al Nassr, on the other hand, has been playing well in the domestic league and has just earned a trip to the AFC Champions League quarterfinals.
The teams fought each other fairly in the first half, trading converted penalties.
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It's important to note that Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the visitors, giving him 22 goals for the Saudi Pro League season.
Anderson Talisca gave his team the lead early in the second half with a shot that took the opponent's goalie by surprise and went straight to the center of the goal.
Disappointed with this development, the hosts through Carlos Junior tied the game once more.
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The hosts tried their best, but they were unable to win.
Talisca finished with a brace in the 87th minute, putting the ball past the goalie to seal the win.
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