Cristiano Ronaldo gets on the scoresheet after just four minutes as Al Nassr secure 3-0 victory over Al Raed to close gap on Saudi Pro League leaders Al Ittihad to three points
- Cristiano Ronaldo found the net as Al Nassr secured a 3-0 win against Al Raed
- Ronaldo scored after four minutes, with his side taking all three points
- Abdulrahman Ghareeb and Mohammed Maran also scored for Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo scored after just four minutes as Al Nassr secured a 3-0 victory at home to Al Raed on Friday.
The victory sees Al Nassr, who are in second place in the Saudi Pro League, close the gap on Al Ittihad to three points, although the leaders have a game in hand.
Ronaldo played the full game and has 12 goals in as many league games for Al Nassr so far this season.
The 38-year-old put Al Nassr in the lead with a header as he connected with a cross from Sultan Al Ghannam.
Al Nassr doubled their advantage in the 55th minute, with Abdulrahman Ghareeb scoring.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after opening the scoring for Al Nassr against Al Raed
Ronaldo put Al Nassr in the ascendancy after just four minutes and they proceeded to win 3-0
The Portuguese star is congratulated by his Al Nassr team-mates after putting his team ahead
Mohammed Maran then added another for Al Nassr in the last minute.
The next game for Ronaldo’s side sees them take on Al Khaleej at home on May 8.
Al Nassr have denied claims that their former president Musalli Al-Muammar said that the club had been cheated by Ronaldo’s move.
Ronaldo was left frustrated on Monday as Al Nassr were knocked out of the King Cup of Champions by Al Wehda.
Ronaldo tries his luck with an overhead kick during the Saudi Pro League clash on Friday
Ronaldo has scored twelve goals in as many league games for Al Nassr since joining the club
Al Nassr are three points behind leaders Al Ittihad but have played a game more than their title rivals
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