Ronaldo scores winner as Al Nassr maintain perfect Saudi Pro League start

Cristiano Ronaldo netted the winning goal as Al Nassr continued their flawless start to the Saudi Pro League season with a 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun.

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The 41-year-old Portugal forward played the full match as Al Nassr secured their fourth consecutive victory to remain at the top of the league table.

The 41-year-old Portugal forward played the entire match, contributing to Al Nassr's fourth straight win and their continued hold on the league's top spot.

Al Taawoun initially took the lead in the 11th minute through Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji. Al Nassr responded just before halftime with a goal from Samu Costa, leveling the score at 1-1.

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Al Taawoun took an early lead in the 11th minute through Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji, putting Al Nassr under pressure.

Ronaldo then secured the win five minutes into the second half. The goal originated from a run by João Felix, whose cutback eventually found Mohamed Simakan on the edge of the box. Simakan's shot was then flicked into the net by Ronaldo from close range, marking his 978th career goal. Replays showed Simakan's initial effort was also heading toward the goal.

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However, Al Nassr found an equaliser in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time when Samu Costa struck to make it 1-1 at the break.

This victory follows Al Nassr's dramatic comeback win against Al Ettifaq earlier in the week, where they scored three late goals after trailing by two at halftime. Unlike that match, Ronaldo completed the full 90 minutes against Al Taawoun.

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Ronaldo then put Al Nassr ahead five minutes into the second half.