Young Footie Fan Travels 28 Hours to Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Play for Al Nassr

• Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the back of the net in the third successive game for Al-Nassr, cutting a frustrated figure
• The 38-year-old's frustrating night was worsened after he was booked for kicking the ball away in frustration at halftime
• Despite his disappointing outing, he made the dreams of a football fanatic come to fruition

A young football fan made the hard yet worthwhile journey of travelling to watch his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Saudi Arabia.

The unidentified fan made the trip to Al-Nassr's home fixture against Abha in the Saudi King Cup.

The game, which ended 3-1 in favour of Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, ensured they returned to winning ways after their setback against Al-Ittihad and, most importantly, book a spot in the semifinals of the knockout competition, per Indian Express.

Ronaldo could not produce his trademark 'Siuu' celebration after he was held in check throughout the game but made a young fan's dreams come to true.

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In a photo making the rounds on social media, the fan, who was sported at the Mrsool Park with a placard, revealed he travelled 28 hours to watch the 38-year-old former Man United ace in action.

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr earn easy win

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr returned to winning ways as they punched their ticket to the semifinals of the Saudi Kings Cup, beating Abha 3-1 on Tuesday.

Goals from Sami Al Najei, Abdullah Al Khaibari and Mohammed Maran rendered Abdulfattah Adam's strike a consolation as Al-Nassr sealed a semifinal spot.

The home side flew from the blocks right from the onset when Sami Al Najei find the back of the net after just nine seconds.

Ronaldo booked for extreme reaction

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Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo’s woes in Saudi Arabia deepened as the 38-year-old endured another extremely frustrating game by his own standards on Tuesday, March 14.

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr came up against Abha as the Portugal superstar looked to break his two-game goal drought.

Ronaldo was clearly not impressed by the halftime whistle, and he kicked the ball away in frustration, subsequently earning himself a booking, as reported on GOAL.