Ronaldo answers substitution drama with goal No. 978 but was it already going in?
Cristiano Ronaldo has got the perfect answer for his coach after being subbed off in the previous game, scoring the match winner as Al Nassr beat Al Taawoun 2-1 to maintain their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season. Ronaldo was visibly unhappy after Ange Postecoglou took him off against Al Ettifaq earlier in the week. Al Nassr were 2-0 down at half time after goalkeeper Bento was sent…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal in a 2-1 victory for Al Nassr over Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League, seemingly answering his coach's substitution of him in the previous match. The Portuguese star was visibly disappointed after Ange Postecoglou took him off during the game against Al Ettifaq. Al Nassr had been trailing 2-0 at halftime after a red card for goalkeeper Bento, leading to Ange Postecoglou making the tough decision to remove the captain.
However, Al Nassr fought back with three goals in the final 16 minutes, including Ronaldo's decisive touch six yards out to make the score 2-1. Although replays suggested that Mohamed Simakan's shot was on target, Ronaldo's intervention ensured it went in, adding to his impressive tally. Postecoglou's perfect start continued with four wins in four games, putting him at the top of the table.
Ronaldo is now just 22 goals away from reaching the 1,000-goal milestone, a feat he's dedicated to achieving.
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