Cristiano Ronaldo was once more on the scoring sheet as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Khaleej 2-0 in the 33rd round of Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese legend scored deep into stoppage time to assist in securing the three points for his team.
Ronaldo Scores His Goal In A Dramatic Manner
Ronaldo, who recently celebrated his 40th birthday, coolly converted a 97th-minute penalty after missing a previous opportunity from the spot in the 65th minute. The strike not only secured the victory but also became his record 935th career goal.
Even with the previous miss, Ronaldo displayed nerves of steel to come forward again in stoppage time, adding yet another late goal to his superstar portfolio.
John Duran Ends Deadlock
The game was deadlocked until the 75th minute, when John Duran, who was spearheading the line for his hosts, ended the deadlock. His goal handed Al-Nassr the lead, and it was setting the stage for a composed end to the game.
Al-Khaleej went for the equalizer, and Ronaldo’s penalty in injury time ruined their hopes of a comeback.
Impressive Season Statistics For Ronaldo
Ronaldo has been on a productive season with Al-Nassr. In all competitions in this 2024-25 season, he has played 40 games, netting 34 goals and offering 4 assists. His goal-scoring consistency defies age, remaining among the highest performers not only in the Saudi league but globally.
Ronaldo’s Career – Full Of Records
With his last-gasp strike, Ronaldo moves even nearer to the milestone 1,000 career goals mark, a record that no player in contemporary football has yet reached. After having missed a penalty earlier in the game, the veteran striker returned in characteristic champion fashion a trademark of his lasting excellence.
