In the early morning of May 2 (Hanoi time), Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, including a super goal against Al Khaleej, thereby helping Al Nassr win 3-1 in the King Cup semi-finals.
Just a few days after the 1-0 victory in the national championship, Al Nassr and Al Khaleej played again in the semi-finals of the King’s Cup. Al Nassr faced many difficulties and had to rely on Aymeric Laporte’s goal to get 3 points.
This time, Cristiano Ronaldo played explosively and helped the capital team decide the semi-final match right after the first half. In the 17th minute, Al Nassr put pressure on goalkeeper Sehic and made an error. In a position with his back to the goal, Ronaldo still made a decisive turn and shot into Al Khaleej’s net.
Ronaldo scores classy goals
Ronaldo scores classy goals.
Just a few minutes later, CR7 had a brave breakthrough, before skillfully heeling his teammates behind. However, Yahya could not take advantage to score.
Al Nassr fans don’t have to regret it for long. At minute 37, the host was awarded a penalty. Ronaldo gave the opportunity to Sadio Mane. The former Liverpool star doubled the gap for Al Nassr with an unstoppable shot from 11 meters away.
In the second half, Al Nassr still played proactively. In the 57th minute, Ronaldo completed the double with an accurate run and cushion from close range. At the age of 39, the former MU star still creates unbelievable statistics, contributing to 57 goals (45 goals, 12 assists) after only 45 matches for Al Nassr this season.
On the other side of the field, Al Khaleej only had an honorable goal scored by Al Terais in the 82nd minute.
Al Nassr reached the final and will meet Al Hilal again. Before that, Al Nassr lost all 3 times they encountered opponents in the same city. King Cup is the last chance for Ronaldo and his teammates to win the title this season.