Cristiano Ronaldo faced an unfortunate evening as his signature free kick struck the post during Al-Nassr’s match, resulting in a stroke of bad luck for the star player.
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a disappointing outing on Thursday, March 7th, as Al-Nassr suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat at home against Al-Raed.
Despite his efforts, the Portuguese superstar was unlucky, as two of his shots struck the post during the match, including a trademark free kick that narrowly missed its target.
In Ronaldo’s inaugural match following a one-game domestic ban for an obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans, his return did not bring the desired success.
Despite his earnest efforts, Al Nassr faced a setback in their quest for the title.
Al Raed seized an early lead with El Berkaoui’s goal in the 18th minute, but Al-Nassr swiftly responded with an equalizer from Ayman Yahya.
Ronaldo played a crucial role, as his powerful volley from a cross struck the crossbar, ultimately providing an opportunity for his teammate to capitalize and slot the ball home, as reported by Daily Sports.
Despite Al-Nassr’s dominance in possession, Al Raed regained the lead in the 46th minute with a goal from striker Mohammed Fuzair.
The home side’s efforts were dealt a late blow as midfielder Amir Sayoud secured the visitors’ third goal.
For Ronaldo, the game proved to be another source of frustration, notably when his nearly perfect free-kick struck the post Sportsbrief reveal.
The former Real Madrid star’s reaction, raising his head to the sky in disbelief, reflected his acknowledgment of a missed opportunity to impact the outcome of the match.
