Ronaldo‍‍`s late penalty seals dramatic win for Al Nassr against Al Shabab

In a thrilling encounter in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo emerged as the hero for Al Nassr, scoring a last-minute penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Al Shabab on Friday night, October 18. 

The match was filled with dramatic twists, as Al Nassr appeared to be in control for much of the game, only to face a late scare.

Al Nassr took the lead in the 69th minute through a goal from Aymeric Laporte, putting the team ahead 1-0 and seemingly on their way to a comfortable win. 

However, the tide turned in the dying moments when an own goal by Ali Alhassan leveled the score for Al Shabab in the 90th minute, leaving fans wondering if the points would be shared.

Just when it seemed like Al Nassr would have to settle for a draw, the referee awarded a penalty in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Ronaldo stepped up to take the spot-kick and coolly converted it, bringing the score to 2-1 and sparking celebrations among the Al Nassr supporters. 

This goal marked Ronaldo‍‍`s 907th career goal, as he continues his pursuit of the historic milestone of 1,000 goals—an achievement that would make him the first player in history to reach that mark.

With this victory, Al Nassr has climbed to second place in the league standings, accumulating 17 points from seven matches with five wins and two draws. 

In contrast, Al Hilal remains at the top of the table with 21 points, having won all seven of their matches.

Following the match, Ronaldo shared multiple images on social media, reflecting on the dramatic win. 

In his caption, he emphasized the team’s resilience, stating, 

"We never give up."

As the league progresses, Al Nassr will look to build on this momentum, with Ronaldo playing a pivotal role in their campaign. 

With 55 goals and 15 assists for the club, the Portuguese superstar continues to prove why he remains one of the most formidable players in football history.