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.
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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.
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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.