In an electrifying Saudi Pro League clash, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show as he scored twice in the second half to secure a 3-1 victory for Al Nassr over Al Hilal. The match delivered a rollercoaster of emotions and top-tier football that had fans on the edge of their seats! ⚽🔥
Al Nassr set the tone early with Ali Al Hassan’s curling shot just before halftime. But the real fireworks started after the break when Ronaldo ignited the pitch with a precise shot following a slick pass from Sadio Mane, doubling the team's lead in just two minutes.
Al Hilal fought back valiantly with Ali Al Bulayhi cutting in with a close-range header in the 62nd minute, narrowing the gap. However, Ronaldo wasn’t done yet. In the 88th minute, a penalty—awarded after a VAR review confirmed a handball by substitute Mouteb Al-Harbi—sealed the win for Al Nassr.
Reflecting on the performance, Ronaldo highlighted the importance of teamwork: "The team effort was crucial to this win, and me scoring is important, but it's more important to win." His commitment to team success is both inspiring and a reminder that collective effort always comes first.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's double leads Al Nassr to 3-1 victory at Al Hilal
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