The Portuguese scored two goals in the 4-1 victory over Dhamk
Cristiano Ronaldo needed four seasons to celebrate your first title in Saudi Arabia. The great relief came this Thursday (21), when the Portuguese scored two goals in Al-Nassr’s 4-1 victory about the Dhamk, a result that guaranteed the victory of the Saudi Championshipdecided in the last round.
On Sunday (17), the Portuguese’s lack of trophies in his venture in the Middle East had been highlighted by the defeat by 1 to 0 against Gamba Osaka, from Japan, in the final of the Asian Champions League. The 41-year-old star left the field visibly disappointed at the time.
The title that ended the cycle of disappointments from the five-times best striker in the world was achieved in thrilling fashion. With 84 points at the final whistle, Al-Nassr was just two points ahead of Al-Hilal, Jorge Jesus’ former team, now coach of Cristiano Ronaldo’s team.
Despite the elastic score at the end of the match, life for the champions was not so easy. Sadio Mané opened the scoring in the 33rd minute of the first half and no more goals were scored until the break. In the second half, the Dhamk drew with Syllanbut Coman returned the advantage to Al-Nassr. Then came the two goals from Portuguese to decide from time to time.
