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Ronaldo turns comedian as Al Nassr suffer their first loss of the season

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Al Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Ittihad in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League, their first defeat of the season.
  • George Ilenikhena scored twice for Al-Ittihad, while Angelo Gabriel pulled one goal back after a move involving Ronaldo.
  • Al Nassr dropped to second with 12 points, three behind leaders Al Hilal.

Cristiano Ronaldo did not score in Al Nassr’s 2-1 defeat by Al-Ittihad, but he still provided some of the match’s most memorable moments.

The 41-year-old Portuguese forward started the Saudi Pro League match as he continued his pursuit of the 979th goal of his career. Instead, Al Nassr conceded twice in the opening 22 minutes. Al-Ittihad’s 20-year-old striker George Ilenikhena scored in the fourth and 22nd minutes.

Al Nassr reduced the deficit in the 36th minute through Angelo Gabriel. Ronaldo contributed to the move that led to the goal, but he could not produce his usual decisive performance afterward.

He first attempted an acrobatic bicycle kick and missed. Later, he moved close to Al-Ittihad player Danilo Pereira and tried to read a note containing coach Jens Wissing’s tactical instructions. Pereira noticed, and both players laughed.

The defeat ended Al Nassr’s unbeaten start. The team now sits second with 12 points after five rounds, three behind leaders Al Hilal.

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