Video: Ronaldo on Target for Al Nassr, Scores Powerful Header Against Al Fateh

Video: Ronaldo on Target for Al Nassr, Scores Powerful Header Against Al Fateh

Isaac Darko
updated at August 25, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his remarkable skills once again, this time with a powerful header for Al-Nassr against Al-Fateh.

The Portuguese icon had earlier provided a glorious assist for Sadio Mane to put his side ahead in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo connected with a perfectly timed cross to execute a commanding header into the net. Credit: @goal
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner then went on to double his team's lead by heading in from a Sultan Al-Ghannam cross.

Ronaldo's athleticism and precision were on full display as he soared above the defenders, connecting with a perfectly timed cross to execute a commanding header into the net.

Al Nassr are now on course to pick up their first win of the new league season following two straight defeats to Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq and Al Taawoun.

This impressive goal marks another milestone for Ronaldo's journey with Al Nassr, as he continues to make his mark in the league with his exceptional performance.

Mane scores cheeky goal

Meanwhile, Senegal forward Sadio Mane is off and running once again after netting a beautiful lobbying goal for Al Nassr to open the scoring in their game against Al Fateh on Friday evening.

The 31-year-old finished off a slicky assist from Cristiano Ronaldo in the 27th minute as the Knights of Najd chase their first win of the season in the Saudi Pro League.

In a video shared on social media, Mane is seen converting a clever flick from the veteran forward as the Yellows race into a comfortable first-half lead.

Ronaldo provides glorious assist

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo produced a sublime piece of skill to assist Sadio Mane's opener for Al-Nassr against Al Fateh on Friday evening.

Luis Castro's team travelled to face Al Fateh in their third Saudi Pro League season match.

In a video shared on Twitter, The five-time Ballon d'Or winner came up with a sensational backheel pass for Mane to latch onto as the two superstars quickly developed a telepathic understanding on the pitch.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)