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Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning long-range goal for his side during the Saudi Pro League match against Al-Akhdoud. Ronaldo’s goal helped his side register a 3-0 win over their counterparts. Al-Nassr were already leading the game 2-0 when Ronaldo registered a spectacular goal to extend the tally to 3-0.
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The Portugal star scored twice in the second half of the game that took place on November 24 (IST), in a span of four minutes. His performance helped his side beat Al Akhdoud, who had just been promoted to the Saudi Pro League. During the 80th minute of the game, Ronaldo scored his second goal for the night from around 40 yards out.
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Needless to say, Ronaldo’s goal turned out to be the game’s most notable goal. The five-time Ballon d’Or award winner had just netted his first goal for his side a few minutes earlier to strengthen their lead over their counterparts. The first goal for Al-Nassr came from Sami Al-Najei. Al-Okhdood were seemingly confident in the second half of the game; however, as Marcelo Brozovic came in as a substitute, the entire scenario changed.
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The 38-year-old has been in red-hot form this season having scored 29 goals, along with eight assists in 29 Pro League matches since signing with the Saudi team. Ronaldo has now scored the most first-division goals in the history of the game.
