Al Nassr Drawn 2-2 Al Ettifaq in Saudi Pro League Matchday 11 on Tuesday in a match full of drama and late twists. Christiano Ronaldo scored the team’s second goal in unusual fashion.
Jorge Jesus‘team had a perfect start to the tournament, entering this matchup with 10 wins in their first 10 matches. That gave them first place in the standings, with an increasingly comfortable lead over their nearest rivals.
However, Al Ettifaq proved to be a formidable opponent. They played a strong first half, neutralizing Al Nassr’s strengths and making the most of one of their few chances. Georginio Wijnaldum scored in the 16th minute.
The teams went into halftime with that result. The situation looked challenging for Ronaldo and his teammates, but everything changed early in the second half Joao Felix scored the equalizer with a precise right foot strike, giving his team a boost and paving the way for the comeback.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s unusual goal
Just twenty minutes after Joao Felix’s goal Al Nassr created another similar scoring opportunity. The young Portuguese star received the ball from a position very similar to that of the first goal, but this time his shot, intended for the left side of the Al Ettifaq goalkeeper, hit Cristiano Ronaldo on the back.
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What could have been a disastrous deflection instead proved decisive as the goalkeeper was completely wrong-footed and the ball was sent to the other side of the net. In this way, Ronaldo was once again crucial for his team, scoring a goal that put Al Nassr ahead.
Al Nassr’s impressive series comes to an end
With that quick comeback at the start of the second half, it looked like Al Nassr were on their way to another victory. However, with just 10 minutes to go, Al Ettifaq struck again and equalized thanks to Georginio Wijnaldum, who scored with a precise right-footed finish.
The setback was tough for Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates, who were unable to break through the opponent’s defense in the remaining minutes. The 2-2 draw against Al Ettifaq ended Al Nassr’s historic run of ten consecutive victories in the Saudi Pro League to start the season.
They remain the sole leaders in the league, with 31 points out of a possible 33 and three points ahead of Al Taawun. Wednesday, however, could narrow that gap: if Al Hilal loss Al Kholood, they would fall just two points behind Al Nassr.
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