"Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 14th minute of added time as Al Nassr's 100 percent start to the Saudi Pro League season continued with a 2-1 win over Al Fayha. The late spot-kick was the Portugal captain's second strike of the game after he collected a through ball from Kingsley Coman to equalise from close range in the 37th minute. Spanish winger Jason gave Al Fayha a 13th-minute lead at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh."
"Ronaldo's match-winning brace moved him on to eight league goals for the season and he has netted in each of his last five outings for his club. The 40-year-old is yet to win the league in Saudi Arabia since moving in 2023 following his departure from Manchester United. Al Nassr remain three points ahead of second-placed Al Taawoun in their quest for the title."
Al Nassr beat Al Fayha 2-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 14th minute of added time. Ronaldo had earlier equalised in the 37th minute by collecting a through ball from Kingsley Coman and finishing from close range. Spanish winger Jason gave Al Fayha a 13th-minute lead at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. The late penalty completed Ronaldo's brace and moved him to eight league goals for the season. Ronaldo has scored in each of his last five outings for the club. Al Nassr sit three points clear of Al Taawoun in the title race. Ronaldo has not won the Saudi league since joining in 2023.
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