What a night for football fans! 🌟 Cristiano Ronaldo was back at it again, leading Al Nassr to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Al Raed in Buraidah on Thursday. This win rockets Al Nassr up to third in the Saudi Pro League standings, marking their 11th triumph of the season!
The excitement kicked off when Otávio nearly shook the net with a thunderous volley that smashed against the crossbar. But it was Ronaldo who stole the spotlight in the 35th minute, subtly connecting with a free-kick from Marcelo Brozović to open the scoring. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! ⚽️✨
Just after halftime, Ronaldo turned provider, setting up Nawaf Bu Washl for his first goal with the club, doubling Al Nassr's lead and sending fans into a frenzy! 🙌
Al Raed didn't go down without a fight. In the 76th minute, Amir Sayoud showcased some serious skill, turning and curling a shot past Al Nassr's goalkeeper Bento. Despite this moment of magic, it was too little too late for Al Raed.
Final whistle: A well-deserved win for Al Nassr, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next match! ⚽🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
