Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age and expectations, adding another milestone to his illustrious career. The Portuguese icon was reached 100 goal contributions for Al-Nassrwhich displays its enduring brilliance in Saudi Pro League. With Ronaldo leading Al-Nassr’s campaign, the questions remain: how much closer is he to achieving the incredible 1,000 career goals?
Stefano Pioli’s side secured a hard-fought victory against a ten-man Al-Khaleej, winning 3-1 to keep their slim Saudi Pro League title hopes alive. Ronaldo was again decisive, scoring twice in a game that was anything but straightforward for the Knights of Najd. The game began with Riyadh’s outfit struggling for creativity and inspiration in attack. Despite Al-Khaleej going down to ten men just after the half-hour mark – when Saeed Al-Hamsal was red-carded for denying a clear goal-scoring chance – Al-Nassr failed to assert dominance.
Tensions boiled over as the host’s manager, Georgios Donis, loudly protested the decision and was given a seat in the stands. Meanwhile, the home side’s frustration was evident, with Ronaldo often dropping deeper to influence play and trying his luck with long-range efforts.
In the second half, Al-Nassr’s performance improved, albeit slowly. The breakthrough came in the 65th minute when Otavio set up his Portuguese colleague with a deft backflick. Ronaldo unleashed a low volley into the bottom left cornerleaving goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic rooted to the spot.
While Kostas Fortounis equalized for Al-Khaleej from the penalty spot soon after, Al-Nassr quickly regained the lead. Sultan Al-Ghannam scored with a powerful shot after a sublime assist from Marcelo Brozovic. Deep into injury time, Brozović was involved again, cutting through Al-Khaleej’s defense to set up Saad Hussain Haqawi, who unselfishly placed the ball to Ronaldo for a easy connection.
Milestone achieved: 100 assists for Al-Nassr
With 83 goals and 19 assists in 92 gamesRonaldo has now directly contributed to 100 goals for Al-Nassr – an astonishing feat. This milestone highlights his impact since joining the Saudi club and further cements his status as one of the all-time greats.
At nearly 40 years old, Ronaldo continues to perform at an elite level. His influence is vital to Al-Nassr’s ambitions, especially as they navigate a challenging title race.
How many goals to 1,000?
Ronaldo’s career tally now stands at 919 targetsjust leave him 81 shy of the mythical 1,000-goal mark. It’s a feat only a handful of players in football history have approached, and Ronaldo’s relentless drive suggests it’s well within reach.
Given his current form, that is not the question If but when he will achieve this monumental milestone. Al-Nassr fans are witnessing history in the making as Ronaldo continues to rewrite football’s record books.
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