Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr Suffers Defeat in Saudi Pro League
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Al-Nassr’s hunt for a top three place in the Saudi Pro League suffered yet another critical hit as Cristiano Ronaldo’s side lost 2-1 to Al-Orobah. The defeat marks a significant setback for the team, which is now trailing Karim Benzema's Al Ittihad by nine points. Ronaldo, who made his 100th appearance for Al Nassr, was unable to score, despite his impressive record of 89 goals and 19 assists in 100 games for the club.
The match saw Omar Al Somah open the scoring for the hosts, before Nawaf Boushal equalised for the visitors. However, Al Orobah then made Al Nassr pay for their repeated missed chances as Johan Gudmundsson scored the eventual winner in the 65th minute. The loss leaves Al Nassr third in the Saudi Pro League table, behind Al Hilal and Al Ittihad. Ronaldo has had plenty to shout about across these 100 games, though, with 25 goals scored in all competitions this season, including 17 in the Saudi Pro League. His partnership with former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has been formidable, with Duran scoring four goals in as many Saudi top-flight games for the side.
Despite the defeat, attention for Ronaldo and his teammates will now turn towards their AFC Champions League last-16 first leg tie against Esteghal FC. The Iranian outfit welcomes Al Nassr to Tehran on Monday. The Saudi Pro League is one of the most competitive leagues in the Middle East, and Al Nassr will need to regroup and refocus if they are to make a push for the top spot. Ronaldo's experience and skill will be crucial in this effort, as he looks to lead his team to victory in the AFC Champions League. The team's performance in the league will also depend on the form of other key players, including Jhon Duran and Nawaf Boushal.
The match between Al Orobah and Al Nassr was streamed live on various platforms, including fuboTV, Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App, and Fox Soccer Plus app. Fans were also able to watch the match on VAVEL US, which provided pre-game analysis, roster updates, and news as it happened live. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Al Orobah who emerged victorious, thanks to their clinical finishing and solid defensive performance.
Here are the match scores and statistics:
- Al Orobah 2, Al Nassr 1
- Omar Al Somah (Al Orobah) - 1 goal
- Nawaf Boushal (Al Nassr) - 1 goal
- Johan Gudmundsson (Al Orobah) - 1 goal
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) - 0 goals, 0 assists
- Jhon Duran (Al Nassr) - 0 goals, 0 assists
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