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Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr win after security delay

Global Published 13 October 2026, 13:31 · archived 13 Oct 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s second goal as the Saudi Pro League champions overcame an hour-long security delay to beat Uzbekistan’s Neftchi 3-1 in the AFC Champions ​League Elite on Monday. Kick-off was delayed after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a safety ‌warning 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in Riyadh, which has been targeted by missiles fired from Yemen-based Houthis in recent days. Ange Postecoglou’s side shook off the interruption to go in front through Angelo ​in the 33rd minute with a deflected strike before Ronaldo doubled the lead ​nine minutes later. The 41...

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