In a thrilling display of skill and perseverance, Cristiano Ronaldo secured his 920th career goal, leading Al Nassr to a 3-1 victory over Al Fateh at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This impressive win elevates Al Nassr to the No. 3 spot in the Saudi Pro League.
From the outset, Al Nassr dominated the match against the league's bottom team. Despite Ronaldo's early volley in the 37th minute being ruled offside by the video assistant referee (VAR), the home side remained persistent. Just four minutes later, a defensive mishap by Al Fateh saw Marwane Saadane inadvertently score an own goal, giving Al Nassr a 1-0 lead at halftime.
The momentum continued into the second half as Mohamed Simakan doubled Al Nassr's advantage with a powerful header from Angelo's freekick. Although Al Fateh made a comeback in the 72nd minute with Mourad Bartna reducing the deficit to 2-1, Ronaldo ensured the victory by netting his 920th goal three minutes before the end of regulation time. Assisted by a precise cross from Sadio Mane, the Portuguese superstar showcased why he's one of the greatest in the game.
Despite the win, Al Nassr remains eight points behind league leaders Al Ittihad. Fans and analysts will be keen to see how the team builds on this performance in the coming matches.
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Ronaldo scores 920th career goal for Al Nassr to beat Al Fateh
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