Cristiano Ronaldo could not avoid the fall of his team despite having an opportunity near the end of the match. Find out the details in this article.
Cristiano Ronaldo He experienced another difficult moment during his internship at Al Nassr. The Portuguese player was part of the team that lost against Al Taawon by 0-1, but could not avoid their fall despite having a shot from the penalty spot at minute 90+6′. This way, you will have to take the blame for feeling like you could have done something more to force overtime.
In turn, it becomes the fifth title that has been denied to the Portuguese since he arrived at the yellow and blue team. Although he arrived with the aim of helping them lift a trophy, he still hasn’t given his fans any joy. Even so, on an individual level he responds well, regardless of the fact that he failed on this occasion.
Everything indicated that the rout defeat against the Al Hilal club in the Saudi Arabian Super Cup was behind us. However, on this occasion it could not be. Their intention was to get into the quarterfinals of the competition, but they were left empty-handed no matter how many chances they had.
Cristiano’s performance
Those led by Stefano Pioli generated 15 opportunities, of which five were inside the three sticks, six went wide and four hit an opponent. Of all of these, Cristiano played an important role. He had one chance created, one shot on goal, two deflected and one blocked. Even so, he will be left with the stain of failing the clearest he had in a specialty of his entire career.
The competitions in which Al Nassr is still alive
Therefore, now they only have to trust that they will be able to stay in the race for the Saudi Pro League and the Asian Champions League, no matter how complicated it may seem. In the local championship they are in third position in the table with 18 points, the result of five wins and three draws. Despite being undefeated, they are six points behind the leader, Al Hilal, as they have a perfect pace.
Curiously, they now have an important opportunity, since they will face each other on the next day of the competition. Meanwhile, in the Champions League they are in fourth position in the western zone. with two wins and a draw.
