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Ronaldo scores winner in Al Nassr's 2-1 victory

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th professional goal, which proved to be the winner in Al Nassr's 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun.
  • Al Nassr came from behind after conceding an early goal, with Samu Costa equalizing before halftime.
  • The win extends Al Nassr's perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season to four wins in four matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved decisive for Al Nassr, scoring his 978th professional goal to secure a 2-1 victory against Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League. The win continues Al Nassr's flawless start to the season, marking their fourth consecutive win from four matches.

The match saw Al Nassr fall behind early, conceding in the 11th minute. However, the team rallied, finding an equalizer just before halftime. Midfielder Samu Costa delivered a precise strike from outside the box to level the score, setting the stage for Ronaldo's decisive contribution.

In the 50th minute, Ronaldo found the back of the net, flicking home a goal-bound effort from teammate Mohamed Simakan. This goal not only secured the win for Al Nassr but also added another milestone to Ronaldo's illustrious career.

With this victory, Al Nassr remains at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings, demonstrating their strong form as they aim to defend their championship title.

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 978th professional goal, which was also the winner, as his Al Nassr team came from behind to beat Al Taawoun 2-1 today in the Saudi Pro League.

โ€” ESPNReporting on Cristiano Ronaldo's match-winning goal.
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