Portuguese famous person Cristiano Ronaldo made an apology on Tuesday night after his facet Al Nassr’s clsh with Al Wehda was delayed as a consequence of visitors. The 40-year-old Ronaldo would later rating and win a penalty in a 2-0 victory within the Saudi Professional League.
Ronaldo, who allowed teammate Sadio Mané to take the penalty, led Al Nassr to the win after the crew bus arrived 9 minutes after the scheduled kick-off, inflicting a one-hour delay.
“It was a tricky recreation. The primary half was troublesome as a result of we did a journey three hours within the bus due to visitors and the roads had been closed,” Ronaldo advised SSC sports activities.
“I need to apologise on behalf of Al Nassr for beginning the sport late. That is mustn’t occur once more. Sorry,” the 40-year-old Portugal worldwide added.
“We began not superb, however in second half we had been somewhat guess higher. We mounted our points and we scored two objectives so we’re comfortable.”
Ronaldo praised his teammates as they bounced again following a loss to Al Ettifaq.
“[The comeback][ should be like that. This is Al Nassr we have to react … We have to continue to win and let’s see what’s going to happen.”
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Ronaldo said the team’s focus is on both the SPL and AFC Champions League Elite, where they face Esteghlal Tehran in the last 16 on Monday.
“Game-by-game, we have to build again the confidence … We have to do it again we have to win, win, win and let’s see what’s going to happen.”
Ronaldo tops the league’s scoring charts with 17 goals this season, one ahead of former Real Madrid teammate and Al Ittihad’s Karim Benzema.
Al Nassr are now third with 47 points. They trail leaders Al Ittihad, who have a game in hand, by eight points and second-placed Al Hilal by four.
– With inputs from Reuters
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