In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Cristiano Ronaldo added another historic moment to his legacy—but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for Al Nassr against Al Shabab. The Saudi Pro League clash ended 2-2 on Friday, leaving the home crowd groaning in frustration. 🤯
First Half Drama
Al Shabab struck first with a penalty from Abderrazak Hamdallah, but Al Nassr fired back in stoppage time. Ayman Yahya smashed home a rebound after Ronaldo’s free kick caused chaos, leveling the score. Then, just before halftime, Ronaldo silenced doubters with a razor-sharp finish (his 926th career goal!), only for the ref to initially flag it offside. VAR reversed the call, sparking wild celebrations 🎉—but the lead wouldn’t last.
Second Half Struggles
Down to 10 men after Mohammed Al-Fatil’s red card, Al Nassr cracked under pressure. Al Shabab’s Mohammed Al Shwirekh headed in a corner to equalize, sealing a messy draw for the visitors. Despite Ronaldo’s heroics, Al Nassr has now won just once in six games. Fans are left wondering: When will the tide turn? 🌊
⚡ Final Takeaway: Even GOATs need a team—Ronaldo’s brilliance couldn’t mask Al Nassr’s defensive woes. Will they bounce back? Stay tuned. 👀
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Ronaldo's stunning goal fails to take Al Nassr to win over Al Shabab
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