Goal Machine Ronaldo Strikes Again! 🎯⚽
Cristiano Ronaldo just can't stop scoring! At nearly 40 years old, CR7 proved age is just a number as he netted his 920th career goal, helping Al Nassr secure a 3-1 victory over Al Fateh at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Sunday.
The match kicked off with Al Nassr facing the league's bottom club, and they wasted no time taking control. Ronaldo thought he'd put his team ahead with a stunning volley in the 37th minute, but VAR had other plans, ruling it offside. 😅
But fans didn't have to wait long! Just four minutes later, an own goal from Al Fateh's Marwane Saadane, who deflected Angelo's cross into his own net, gave Al Nassr a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. Talk about a twist of fate! 😜
In the second half, the momentum continued. Angelo delivered a pinpoint freekick in the 57th minute, and Mohamed Simakan soared high to head it home, doubling the lead to 2-0. The crowd went wild! 🎉
Al Fateh tried to stage a comeback when Mourad Batna capitalized on a goalkeeper error in the 72nd minute, blasting a shot to make it 2-1. Tension rose, but Al Nassr kept their cool. 😎
Just before the final whistle, in the 87th minute, Sadio Mané sent a perfect cross to Ronaldo, who didn't miss this time! He sealed the victory with his milestone goal, making it 920 career goals and counting. Legendary stuff! 🐐❤️
Despite the win, Al Nassr remains third in the Saudi Pro League, eight points behind leaders Al Ittihad. The race is on! 🏆🔥
Can Ronaldo lead Al Nassr to the top? Stay tuned! 🙌
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Ronaldo scores 920th career goal for Al Nassr to beat Al Fateh
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