Ronaldo scores winner as Al Nassr keep perfect start

After being hooked at half-time midweek, Ronaldo delivered the decisive goal on Friday.

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Al Taawon

What happened. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Al Nassr beat Al Taawoun 2-1, extending their perfect start to four wins in the Saudi Pro League.

• Ronaldo flicked in Simakan's goalbound shot from close range.
• He was substituted again by Postecoglou in the closing stages.
• The goal made Ronaldo Al Nassr's all-time top scorer in the league.

“I'm very, very happy. It's a great achievement, but it's not just Cristiano's achievement.”

— Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo now has 978 career goals, chasing 1,000 before retirement.

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