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WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores incredible goal despite low visibility due to smoke
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been scoring goals for fun in the ongoing Saudi Pro League 2023. The Portugal striker is known for his ability to score goals on a consistent basis. The former Ballan D’Or winner is having a great time with Al-Nassr. But the goal against Al-Ahli Saudi was something very special, which not many could pull off. Ronaldo’s team won the match eventually by a margin 4-3.
The match between the two teams was not all smooth. Before the match could start, there was low visibility due to smoke. It created chaos among the players and the fans. The players were not too happy to play in unfavorable conditions. The fans found it difficult to view their stars perform. It was difficult out there for everyone.
But they say, ‘Cometh the hour, cometh the man’. It was Ronaldo who gave the early lead to Al-Nassr in the match. In the fourth minute of the game, Ronaldo got a good assist from Mane. The defenders tried to resist Ronaldo from scoring. But the star striker aimed the corner of the left part of the goal post with his left foot. The goalkeeper had no chance at stopping the goal.
Al-Nassr surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League 2023
It was a goal in the fourth minute of the match. The crowd went totally mad for their star. It was a moment of magic from the Portugal star. Despite the low visibility, Ronaldo managed to produce a beauty of a goal by breaching the defense of Al-Ahli Saudi. As a result, Al-Nassr got an early lead in the match. Throughout the match, Ronaldo’s class was written all over.
In 6 matches in the tournament, Ronaldo has 9 goals. Two of them came in the match against Al-Ahli Saudi. The win was essential for Al-Nassr. It has taken them to fifth spot in the points table. The experts are looking at Ronaldo’s team as one of the favorites to win the tournament. In 7 matches in the tournament, Al-Nassr have 5 wins and are right on track after an early blip.
Watch the video of the incredible goal here –
Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t even need to see the goal to score 💨 pic.twitter.com/xMSiYkxGIY
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 23, 2023