Cristiano Ronaldo scores late winner with a penalty for Al-Nassr as Al-Shabab miss their own spot-kick in dramatic finale

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner for Al-Nassr with a late penalty
Al-Nassr also had a player sent off, before Al-Shabab missed their own penalty
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By Jeorge Bird

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner with a penalty as Al-Nassr won 2-1 against Al-Shabab in a dramatic conclusion to the game.

Al-Nassr had taken the lead in the 69th minute through former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.

An own goal from Al-Nassr’s Ali Al-Hassan in the 90th minute saw Al-Shabab equalise.

There was much more drama to come, however, with Ronaldo proceeding to restore Al-Nassr’s lead from the penalty spot.

Mohamed Simakan of Al-Nassr was then sent off for stamping on Nader Al-Sharari inside the penalty area.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner from the penalty spot as Al-Nassr overcame Al-Shabab

Ronaldo’s side survived a scare, with Al-Shabab’s Nader Al-Sharari missing a penalty late on

Abderrazzaq Hamed-Allah stepped up to take it but failed to find the net, with Al-Nassr securing all three points.

Al-Nassr are currently in second place in the Saudi Pro League, four points behind leaders Al-Hilal.

Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte had given Al-Nassr the lead

Mohamed Simakan of Al-Nassr was then sent off for stamping on Nader Al-Sharari

Ronaldo has scored six goals in seven league appearances so far this season, while he has provided two assists.

The 39-year-old will hope to inspire Al-Nassr to another victory when they face Esteghlal away in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday.