Published 11:16 IST, October 19th 2024

WATCH| Cristiano Ronaldo's Last Minute MAGIC Strike Propelling Al-Nassr to Victory Against Al-Shabab

Cristiano Ronaldo's last-minute magical strike secured victory for Al-Nassr over Al-Shabab, showcasing his unmatched skill and influence on the pitch.

Reported by: Aryan Suraj Chadha
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Al-Nassr FC prevailed 2-1 against Al-Shabab FC in Saudi Pro League in an exciting clash that lasted for 90+7 minutes. Aymeric Laporte scored for Al-Nassr in 69th minute of very active game; Ali Alhassan n me a late own goal in 90th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty in 90+7th minute guaranteed Al-Nassr's victory, refore marking a turning point in stoppage time as star Portuguese took responsibility on his shoulders to save his team yet again while nearing 40 years of age. refore, Al-Nassr FC keeps up its outstanding league performance, ranking second place behind Al-Hilal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo repeats routine by saving Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League vs Al-Shabab
 

Once again proving his key importance for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo Rising to challenge on Friday, Portuguese star turned a last-minute penalty into a crucial win for his club. Al-Shabab h an opportunity to level shortly after but missed converting ir own penalty, refore guaranteeing Al-Nassr's victory.

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Al-Nassr, following leers Al-Hilal, continues in hunt for Saudi Pro League championship victorious. Al-Shabab was a challenging opponent only two points behind, and Al-Nassr needed this victory to stay competitive, and Ronaldo me sure y did.
 

Both teams created little possibilities, hence first half was fiercely contested. Aymeric Laporte handed Al-Nassr le in 69th minute; he scored a perfect left-footed effort after a corner kick that resulted in a box scramble.

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Al-Nassr's le proved temporary, however. Trying to stop a cross from Nawaf Al-Si, replacement Ali Al-Hassan unintentionally dropped ball into his own goal in 90th minute, levelling score for Al-Shabab.

Al-Nassr persisted on for a winning goal even with late equaliser. ir tenacity paid off when Abdulrahman Ghareeb was fouled in area during stoppage time, drawing a penalty. Real to form, Ronaldo boldly turned spot-kick and went on to score his 907th career goal most by any in world football history.

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Al-Shabab launched one more effort just when game looked to be fing, drawing a penalty after a VAR review.

By a strange turn of events, Al-Shabab's Abderrazak Hamdallah missed post with his penalty and failed to emulate Ronaldo's accomplishment. Al-Nassr was able to enjoy ir triumph and land a hard-earned win thanks to ir star captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Having won all seven of ir games, Al-Hilal les Saudi Pro League with 21 points at moment. y beat Al Feiha a convincing 3-0. With 17 points, Al-Nassr currently ranks second; closely followed by Karim Benzema's Al-Ittih with 15 points, who have a game against Al Qisiya.

07:03 IST, October 19th 2024