Ronaldo Blasts VAR Officials for Disallowing His Goal for Al Nassr

Ronaldo Blasts VAR Officials for Disallowing His Goal for Al Nassr

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at August 30, 2023 at 2:28 PM
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  • Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo was furious after his goal was disallowed
  • The Portuguese phenom's bullet-like header was disallowed by the VAR
  • Ronaldo went on to increase his Saudi Pro League tally by two more goals

Cristiano Ronaldo was visibly irked after the Video Assistant Referee ruled out his bullet-like header during Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Shabab.

The Portuguese veteran's scoring streak continued during the heated league tie with the captain opening the scoring with a goal just 13 minutes into the clash.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was not happy with officials after his goal was disallowed by VAR. Photo credit: @ESPNFC @AlNassrFC_EN
Source: Twitter

Ronaldo had expertly dispatched a spot kick, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to break the game's deadlock, according to Sportstar.

Five minutes later, he found the back of the net again, connecting with a Marcelo Brozovic corner kick to extend the home side's lead.

Ronaldo reacts angrily to disallowed goal

Ronaldo could have bagged a hat-trick before half-time but for the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee.

The 38-year-old thought he had doubled his side's lead in the 19th minute but his celebration was short-lived, with his effort being ruled out due to a foul.

Ronaldo seemed to have escaped his marker with a slight push before scoring the header and the VAR deemed his actions as excessive, resulting in the goal being disallowed.

Ronaldo's displeasure with the decision was evident, per a video on social media - he vocally expressed his frustration at the officials and used strong language to convey his disagreement, believing the call to be unjust.

Ronaldo nets twice in emphatic win

Sports Brief also reported on the veteran and Sadio Mane continuing their goal-scoring form as Al-Nassr clinched back-to-back wins in the Saudi Pro League, comfortably defeating Al-Shabab.

Ronaldo scored twice from the spot, while Mane and Sultan Al-Ghannam each added a goal, helping guide the Knights of Najd to an emphatic 4-0 victory at Al-Awwal Park on Tuesday night.

Ronaldo showcases dance moves

Sports Brief also reported on Ronaldo displaying his Samba dance skills after scoring two goals in the first half for Al-Nassr.

The 38-year-old temporarily set aside his usual 'Siuuu' celebration in favour of one of multiple new styles he debuted.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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