Ronaldo saved the losing game of Al-Nassr with a penalty goal. During Al-2-2 Nassr’s draw with Al Fateh on Friday, 3 February, Cristiano Ronaldo spurned two straightforward chances to score, angering his teammates and supporters. The 37-year-old leveled the score and earned at least a point from the away encounter at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Sports Stadium, though, by successfully converting a penalty in stoppage time.
Starting off with Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia has had its ups and downs for Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has played three games for the Saudi Arabian club since signing a whopping £200 contract with them following his contentious departure from Manchester United.
Ronaldo’s first goal for Al-Nassr came from the penalty spot in the 2-2 draw against Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League, despite being a member of the team that lost to Al-Ittihad 3-1 and was eliminated from the Saudi Super Cup. To get there, though, was a bumpy journey. During the game, Ronaldo missed two clear opportunities, frustrating his teammates. But in classic Ronaldo manner, he made up for it with a late penalty kick that earned his team a draw.
Talisca’s attempt rebounded off the post and fell to Ronaldo for his first opportunity. His terrible form was evident in his right-footed shot, which was way above the goal. His second chance came from inside the opponent’s box, and this time he used his left foot to take a shot, but the ball hit the crossbar, leaving the Portuguese international disappointed.
Ronaldo’s entrance into Saudi Arabia was greeted with a lot of expectation, and his performance today has only served to fuel that excitement. Ronaldo’s late goal will give Al-Nassr and their supporter’s faith in the Portuguese star’s ability and the likelihood of a good season ahead despite the early stumbles.
Fans as well as the club will be expecting a lot more from Ronaldo as he adjusts to his new surroundings with the season only halfway through. Fans are ecstatic over Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal for Al-Nassr. The Portuguese star earned himself a reprieve with a late penalty shoot to preserve a 2-2 draw against Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League after missing two clear opportunities.
The Saudi Arabian club’s supporters are optimistic about the future despite the goal’s unattractiveness since they feel it is the first of many from their star player. Now that Cristiano Ronaldo has netted his first goal in the new league, supporters anticipate the release of his best performance. The Al-Nassr team will be led by the Portuguese international on February 9 when they travel to face Al-Wehda.
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