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Ronaldo's 978th goal turns the game for Al Nassr

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo28 August 2026 at 21:47

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal, completing Al Nassr's comeback against Al Taawoun with a goal at the 50-minute mark. The Portuguese forward decided the match when it seemed the team would not get the three points.

The match had started unfavorably for Al Nassr, who managed to turn the scoreline around through Ronaldo's goal. The play allowed Cristiano Ronaldo's team to achieve an important victory in the competition.

Samu Costa had equalized the match in stoppage time, apparently securing at least a point for Al Taawoun. However, Ronaldo's intervention at the 50-minute mark proved decisive for the final result.

Al Nassr thus defeated Al Taawoun 2-1, with Ronaldo standing out as the main figure of the victory. The Portuguese forward continues to build on his impressive goal-scoring record, getting closer and closer to the 1000-career goal milestone.

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