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Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr win after security delay
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal as Al-Nassr overcame an hour-long security delay and beat Neftchi 3-1.
- On Monday, Al-Nassr defeated Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite in Riyadh, overcoming an hour-long security delay issued by Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense.
- Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued a safety warning 15 minutes before kick-off as the Iran-backed Houthis have targeted Riyadh with recent missile and drone attacks, including strikes at King Khalid International Airport.
- Angelo Gabriel put the home side ahead in the 33rd minute, and Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead nine minutes later with a shot on the turn.
- Alisher Odilov pulled one back for Neftchi six minutes into the second half, but an own goal by Anvarjon Gofurov 13 minutes later sealed the win for the Saudi team.
- The top eight finishers in the 16-team league phase in both east and west Asia will progress to the knockout rounds, positioning Al-Nassr's victory as crucial for tournament advancement.
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Ronaldo scores amid Riyadh security scare to close in on 1,000 career goals, but Portugal disciplinary storm refuses to fade
Cristiano Ronaldo edged closer to the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals by netting a goal for Al-Nassr in their AFC Champions League match. Although security alerts caused a postponement against Neftchi Fergana, which caused discomfort among fans and players, Al-Nassr clinched a 3-1 victory with Ronaldo being instrumental. A pending dispute with the Portuguese Football Federation, however, looms over him.
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