Criano Ronaldo scores a stunner to keep Al Nassr alive in Saudi Pro League title race
Criano Ronaldo scored a stunning winner on Tuesday to help his team Al-Nassr come back from behind and defeat Al-Shabab 3-2.
This result put Al-Ittihad’s Saudi Pro League title celebrations on hold despite Ittihad being firm favourites to clinch the title with two games remaining in the season.
Continuing to shine Professional League, Ronaldo’s illustrious journey with Al Nassr is marked impressive performances.
The most recent demonstration of his unique skills came in the form of a stunning goal, underscoring his ageless prowess.
In the match’s 59th minute, Ronaldo displayed the dynamism and vitality of a player in his heyday and got possession of the ball around the midfield area and then outmaneuvered two rival midfielders with his deft footwork.
Criano Ronaldo’s winner keeps Al Nassr three points behind Al Ittihad with two games remaining 👀🏆 pic.twitter.com/xbW67erQsD
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As he neared the penalty box, he turned his body and fired a right-footed shot with precision, into the goal.
Despite the goalkeeper’s desperate dive, Ronaldo’s shot was beyond reach, landing into the net.
Ronaldo was immediately mobbed his team mates. The Portuguese striker then broke away and prostrated himself with his head on the turf in an imitation of the pose Muslims adopt for prayer.
Criano Ronaldo after scoring his goal. 🤲 pic.twitter.com/4Wr638mw6E
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“The team played a fantastic game. Being behind 2-0 is very difficult but we believed till the end and we scored three goals,” Ronaldo told SSC TV.