Hey football fans! ⚽️ The new Saudi Pro League season kicked off with a bang as Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr faced off against Al Raed in an electrifying match that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Ronaldo, ever the superstar, headed in Sadio Mane's corner in the 34th minute, marking his 50th goal in just 48 games for Al Nassr! 🎯 Epic, right? The crowd went wild as the home side took the lead.
But the excitement didn't stop there. Just minutes into the second half, drama unfolded! Al Nassr's goalkeeper, Bento, made a fantastic save against Amir Sayoud's shot, but in the scramble, Aymeric Laporte was called out for grabbing Mohammed Fouzair. Penalty awarded! 😱
Laporte saw red—literally—as he was initially sent off. But after a VAR review (gotta love technology!), it was downgraded to a yellow card. Fouzair stepped up and nailed the penalty, leveling the score at 1-1.
The tension ramped up in the 76th minute when Ronaldo thought he'd secured the win with another goal, only to be flagged offside. Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions! 🎢 Ronaldo couldn't believe it, and honestly, neither could we.
Despite dominating possession and giving it their all, Al Nassr couldn't break the deadlock, and the match wrapped up at 1-1.
What a season opener! Can't wait to see what unfolds next. Stay tuned, amigos! 🙌
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Ronaldo denied winner as Al Nassr held 1-1 by Al Raed in season-opener
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