Thanks to Ronaldo's brace, Al-Nassr win King Salman Club Cup for the first time in their history - GulfToday

Thanks to Ronaldo's brace, Al-Nassr win King Salman Club Cup for the first time in their history

  • 13 Aug 2023
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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates in Taif, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. AP

Cristiano Ronaldo led his team to glory as Al-Nassr FC won the 2023 King Salman Club Cup for the first time in their history, defeating Al-Hilal 2-1 on Saturday evening.

The match was held at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif, and it was extended to overtime after original time ended with a 1-1 draw.

Down to ten players, Al-Nassr overcame their deficit as Ronaldo scored a brace against Al-Hilal, who took the lead in the 51st minute through Michael Delgado. But Al-Nassr's number 7 scored in the 74th and 98th minutes, after his teammate Abdulelah Al-Amri was sent off in the 71st minute.

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Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates celebrate at King Fahd Stadium in Taif, Saudi Arabia. AP

With this victory, Ronaldo has won his first title with Al-Nassr. He also won the title of top scorer in the tournament with 6 goals.

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