Al-Nassr Wins... Ronaldo Nears the 'Thousand'
Al-Nassr, Al-Qadsiah, and Al-Ahli won their recent matches in the Saudi League, with Ronaldo approaching his 1,000th goal.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Al-Nassr regained their winning rhythm as they defeated visitors Al-Diriyah 3-0 on Tuesday at King Abdullah Sports City in Riyadh, in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo (24th minute) and Samu Costa (35th minute), both Portuguese, and Frenchman Kingsley Coman (77th minute) scored Al-Nassr’s three goals. Ronaldo reached his 980th career goal, moving closer to the historic milestone of 1,000 goals across club and international matches. Al-Nassr’s tally rose to 19 points, placing them temporarily in second position, while Al-Diriyah remained on 11 points.
Al-Qadsiah thrashed hosts Al-Kholood 5-0, with goals from Dutchman Tijani Reijnders (4th minute), Ghanaian Christopher Bonsu Bah (13th minute), Musab Al-Juwayr (40th minute), Italian Matteo Rietiggi (67th minute), and Mexican Julian Quiñones from a penalty (86th minute). Al-Qadsiah’s points total increased to 19, temporarily topping the table ahead of Al-Nassr on goal difference, while Al-Kholood stayed on 12 points in seventh place.
Meanwhile, Asian champions Al-Ahli defeated hosts Al-Fateh 4-0, with Portuguese player Trincão scoring twice (31st and 50th minutes), Englishman Ivan Toni (60th minute), and Ziad Al-Juhani (89th minute). Al-Ahli’s points total rose to 15, placing them fifth, while Al-Fateh remained on 3 points, sitting in 17th place, second from bottom.
