Cristiano Ronaldo scores from Saudi Arabia’s Al Nasr free-kick / AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo has had a complicated life in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese star has been frustrated on the pitch after failing to convert in his three games, but broke his losing streak this Saturday. And how did he do it! He scored a great goal: a hellish mid-range free-kickIn addition, he rescued Al Nasr, who had been losing.
Al-Nasr played Abha in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday, where his side won 3-1. The 38-year-old striker failed to score a goal and even had a fight with the referee, which ended up admonishing him for protesting. yapa, he was replaced. But the bad times are gone.
This Saturday, Cristiano’s side took on Abha with a very important 2-1 victory to keep them in contention for the Saudi Professional League title. Yes indeed The CR7 had to look to straighten the course, but it looked lost.
Al Nassr lost 1-0 and always missed chances. until he showed up. Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro showed all his qualities, driving himself and others crazy. He grabbed the ball with long free throws, made long runs and, as usual I got myself in shape. result? Stop the stick before the rival goalkeeper’s futile effort. 1-1.
Please stop that Ronaldo. pic.twitter.com/9WulwHCAU6
— Stop That Football (@stopthatfooty) March 18, 2023
A few minutes later, the Abha player made a hand in his area, resulting in Judge gave penalty in favor of Al Nasr, which Cristiano did not execute in the end: Anderson Talisca was responsible for scoring the final 2-1
Source: Diario.Elmundo
