Ronaldo wins first game in Saudi (Sports News) – Despite not scoring a goal in his first game for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo helped out his team win in his debut. The Pro League team beat Al-Ettifaq 1-0, pushing them to the top of the league table and one point clear of arch rivals, Al-Hilal.
Ronaldo wins first game in Saudi – Off to a Fine Start
As the team captain, Ronaldo played the whole 90 minutes in his Riyadh debut, and was in top form, which is in sharp contrast to the 37-year old’s last stints in Manchester United and the Portugal national team. Al-Nassr were in front after only 30 minutes when Anderson Talisca fired them ahead.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner went into the box and leaped to tough Abdulmajeed Al Sulaiheem‘s cross. However, it missed Ronaldo’s head, going instead to Talisca who completed the strike home.
Ronaldo wins first game in Saudi – Back to Old Form
Ronaldo had a chance to double the lead minutes later with a free kick outside the box. That was not to be, as his strike sailed over the net.
In the second period, the Portuguese superstar was close to an assist. He went down to meet the ball at the byline, firing a deadly cross. However, the following shot missed the goal.
Ronaldo wins first game in Saudi – Happy in His New Home
Despite not having a decisive moment in the Al-Nassr victory, Ronaldo was all smiles when he interacted with his new team-mates. This is a great sign that he will flourish in the Saudi Pro League after experiencing immense success in Europe.
Indeed, the five-time UCL champion may get his first Saudi Pro League goal this week, as Al Nassr next faces Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup.
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