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Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr secures convincing 4-0 victory over Al-Shabab

August 29, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo netted two penalty goals to lead Al-Nassr to a 4-0 victory over Al-Shabab during the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo netted two penalty goals to lead Al-Nassr to a 4-0 victory over Al-Shabab during the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo netted two penalty goals to lead Al-Nassr to a 4-0 victory over Al-Shabab during the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday.

Ronaldo opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in the 13th minute with a penalty kick, followed by his second goal in the 38th minute from another penalty.

Senegalese player Sadio Mane added the third goal for Al-Nassr in the 41st minute, ending the first half with a commanding 3-0 lead.

In the second half, Abdulrahman Ghareeb missed a penalty kick for Al-Nassr in the 63rd minute before Sultan Al-Ghanam secured the fourth goal in the 80th minute.

Al-Shabab was reduced to ten players in the 78th minute after their captain, Argentine Ever Banega, received a red card.

With this victory, Al-Nassr now stands with six points in the sixth position, while Al-Shabab remains at two points, holding the 17th position in the league standings.


August 29, 2023
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