Cristiano Ronaldo scores penalty as Al Nassr defeats Al Al-Ahli

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores penalty as Al Nassr defeats Al Al-Ahli

Tosin Abayomi 22:35 - 15.03.2024

3 game winless games for Al Nassr ends as Cristiano Ronaldo scores penalty in a 1-0 win against Al-Ahli.

Al Nassr headed to face Al-Ahli in the opening game of the Professional League's 24th round on Friday, March 15.

The visitors had greater ball possession in the first half, but they were unable to score for an extended period of time.

Cristiano Ronaldo did not hit the net until the 42nd minute, but his goal was disallowed for offside.

Al-Ahli scored after the break as well, but Roberto Firmino's goal was again disallowed for offside.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the game's winning goal in the 68th minute by scoring a penalty.

It is noteworthy that the Portuguese player has now scored three goals in a row from penalties.

Thanks to a goal by Ronaldo, Al Nassr won 1-0 and amassed 56 points, good for second place in the Professional League rankings.

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