Cristiano Ronaldo scored a surprising long-range free kick however handed the duty of changing the successful penalty to a staff mate as a gesture of respect, as Al-Nassr got here from behind to beat Abha 2-1 within the Saudi Professional League on Saturday.
The Portuguese ahead, who has now scored 9 objectives in his first season in Saudi Arabia, handed the ball to Brazilian Anderson Talisca, who had simply returned from harm.
Talisca transformed the 86th-minute spot kick for his 14th objective of the season and celebrated with Ronaldo as Al-Nassr stored up the stress on Al-Ittihad, who lead the league by one level with 9 video games remaining.
“That is mutual respect and we’re one staff and we act like a household,” Talisca informed the Saudi Sports activities Firm (SSC) TV by an interpreter.
“All of us cooperate and a very powerful factor is the staff. Ultimately, it is all for the good thing about the membership. Whether or not it’s me or some other participant, the necessary factor is to attain. It’s actually one thing particular” from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo’s 78th-minute objective was his first at Al-Nasr’s Marsool Park stadium since his transfer to Saudi Arabia on an enormous cash 2 1/2 yr deal.
The 38-year-old will hyperlink up with the Portugal squad for the worldwide break earlier than returning to steer Al-Nassr’s bid to win the league title for the primary time since 2019.
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