Published 12:57 IST, August 4th 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo again rescues Al-Nassr from elimination with last-gasp equaliser- WATCH
Al-Nassr came from behind to play out a 1-1 draw with Zamalek in the Arab Club Champions Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo's goal rescued his team from elimination.
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Cristiano Ronaldo broke the shackles once again as he produced a moment of brilliance as Al-Nassr came from behind to play out a 1-1 draw with Zamalek. The Saudi Arabian outfit looked certain to another disappointing exit from the Arab Club Champions Cup but Ronaldo came to their rescue. Al-Nassr have now qualified for the knockout stages of the competition.
3 things you need to know
- Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr from Manchester United at the start of this year
- CR7 faced severe criticism for his performance
- Ronaldo has now scored 840 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a towering header as Al-Nassr qualify for knockouts
A defeat would have resulted in elimination but Ronaldo ensured the team start the season on the right note. At the stroke of the 87th minute Ghislain Konan floated a pinpoint cross and Ronaldo defied gravity as he rose higher to head the ball home. The Portuguese international has now scored a whopping 300 goals without his strong foot which is a massive achievement itself.
CRISTIANO RONALDO
— aurora (@cr7stianos) August 3, 2023
ANOTHER CLUTCH
840 CAREER GOALS pic.twitter.com/DAyXcnF7BN
Social media erupted with reactions
Social media was quick to acknowledge his feat as netizens showered p[raises on the player for his effort.
Al Nassr, 4 mins away from going out of the competition.
— Preeti (@MadridPreeti) August 3, 2023
Not on Cristiano Ronaldo's watch
It's him again, It's always HIM! pic.twitter.com/fSc88TLGGf
CRISTIANO RONALDO THE GREATEST THERE IS THE GREATEST THERE WAS THE GREATEST THERE EVER WILL BE 🐐 pic.twitter.com/jvZ3F5fqjP
— W (@_common_W_) August 3, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo might not dictate games at 38 years old, but he always decides them 🐐 pic.twitter.com/H6GsvvedX5
— Filipe Orlando (@MrFilipeOrlando) August 3, 2023
Al Nassr will now face Raja CA in the Arab Club Champions Cup quarterfinal on 6th August.
23:36 IST, August 3rd 2023