Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Flawless Freekick for Al Nassr in Saudi League Tie Against Damac: Video

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Flawless Freekick for Al Nassr in Saudi League Tie Against Damac: Video

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at October 21, 2023 at 6:31 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo scored a scorching freekick for Al-Nassr in their 2-1 win against Damac
  • His screamer from a set-piece took his overall career tally to 860 goals
  • The goal also marked his 61st freekick strike

Cristiano Ronaldo exhibited his remarkable free-kick prowess in a thrilling Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Damac on match day 10.

The veteran forward, who has been in exceptional form throughout the year, seamlessly carried his momentum from the recent international break, delivering a stunning set-piece goal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo fired home a stunning freekick against Damac in the Saudi Pro League. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
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Despite a challenging first half for the Knights of Najd, conceding a goal just before halftime under contentious circumstances, the spirited home team, backed by their fervent supporters, launched a relentless offensive onslaught on the Damac defence, determined to even the score.

According to Besoccer, their perseverance paid off when Anderson Talisca managed to restore parity in the 52nd minute via a clever freekick, igniting an eruption of joy among the boisterous crowd at Al-Awwal Park.

Ronaldo's spectacular freekick

Shortly thereafter, the 38-year-old Ronaldo left spectators awestruck yet again, showcasing his trademark precision by elegantly finding the top corner with a sublime free-kick, as cited by Sportstar, solidifying Al-Nassr's foothold in the exhilarating contest.

Here is the video:

Fans give Ronaldo high praise after freekick goal

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner extended his impressive run in the Saudi Pro League season, clinching a vital win for Al Nassr with a spectacular goal from a set piece.

His well-executed free-kick against Damac not only marked his 61st career strike from a set piece but also propelled his tally for the calendar year to a staggering 41 goals, surpassing the records of Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.

As noted by Sports Brief, fans wasted no time in flooding social media with messages of admiration for the exceptional Portuguese star.

Ronaldo inspires comeback win for Al Nassr

Sports Brief also reported that the Portuguese phenom spurred Al-Nassr to a sensational comeback win over Damac in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, October 21.

The formidable partnership of Anderson Talisca and Ronaldo nullified Georges-Kevin N'Koudou's initial goal, bridging the divide between the Knights of Najd and the leading Al-Hilal.

Al-Nassr stood firm, clinching a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Damac, propelling themselves to the third spot in the league standings.

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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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