Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr book King Cup of Champions spot

Al Nassr beat Al Khaleej 3-1 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo as they booked a King Cup of Champions spot.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr book King Cup of Champions spot

Tosin Abayomi 21:20 - 01.05.2024

Al Nassr beat Al Khaleej 3-1 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo as they booked a King Cup of Champions spot.

On Wednesday, Al Nassr and Al Khaleej squared off in the King Cup of Champions semifinal.

Ronaldo once again played a key role in his team's victory, scoring twice to snap a two-game goal drought.

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After Ronaldo had saved two attempts in the first ten minutes, Khaleej had a great opportunity to put the game ahead, but his free header went over the crossbar.

After 16 minutes, Ronaldo did score the first goal by taking advantage of a dreadful goalkeeping play.

The former Real Madrid player managed to curl a half-volley into the bottom corner.

Al Nassr beat Al Khaleej 3-1 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo as they booked a King Cup of Champions spot.
Al Nassr beat Al Khaleej 3-1 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo as they booked a King Cup of Champions spot.

After a handball in the area, Sadio Mane scored his second goal from a penalty kick; Ronaldo declined to take it, but the former Liverpool player went up and found the upper corner.

Shortly before the hour, Ronaldo added a third goal, tapping in at the back post after his first attempt was saved.

Although Fawaz Al-Torais scored a late goal after a well-executed cross, it was really a consolation goal as Nassr had already secured their spot in the final versus Al-Hilal.

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