Cristiano Ronaldo delivered an unforgettable moment on Sunday night. He scored a stunning stoppage-time bicycle kick. This secured Al Nassr’s dominant 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej. The Saudi Pro League encounter took place at Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh.
Ronaldo, 40, had been denied repeatedly by goalkeeper Moris. But he finally struck in trademark style. It was the 90+6 minute. He converted an acrobatic effort from a Boushal cross.
This goal marked his 954th career strike. It also increased his season tally to 10 goals. He achieved this in just nine league appearances.
Al Nassr dominated the match from the start. Joao Felix was instrumental, dictating play. Two early goals were disallowed. However, the Portuguese attacker eventually broke the deadlock. He scored in the 39th minute. Felix swept a low finish into the bottom right corner.
Just three minutes later, Felix pressed high. He won back possession. Felix then set up Wesley. Wesley curled a superb effort into the top corner. This sent the hosts into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Al Khaleej Responds in Second Half
Al Khaleej emerged stronger after the restart. They reduced the deficit in the 47th minute. Hawsawi blasted a powerful strike into the top corner. This briefly shifted the momentum.
Mané Restores Al Nassr’s Control
Al Nassr regained control as the half continued. In the 77th minute, Sadio Mané was quickest to react. He met a loose ball. Mané then curled home a composed first-time finish. This restored Al Nassr’s two-goal cushion.
Al Khaleej’s hopes dwindled moments later. Kourbeli received a straight red card in the 90th minute. It was for a reckless stamp on Al Hassan.
Ronaldo’s Late Magic Seals Ninth Consecutive Win
With Al Khaleej down to ten men, Al Nassr increased the pressure. Ronaldo had seen an earlier goal disallowed for offside. However, he finally found his moment of brilliance in stoppage time.
He leaped high to meet Boushal’s cross. Ronaldo executed a perfect bicycle kick. It sailed past Moris, sealing the emphatic win.
This victory marks Al Nassr’s ninth consecutive league triumph. It boosts their points tally to 27. They remain strong contenders in the Saudi Pro League title race.