Cristiano Ronaldo experienced an extraordinary moment in the Arab Club Champions Cup final when he was denied a goal by an exceptional goal line clearance.
The match saw Ronaldo securing his first trophy with Al-Nassr, as they triumphed over their fierce rivals Al-Hilal in the final.
In the starting lineup alongside fellow stars such as Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Talisca, Seko Fofana, and Alex Telles, Ronaldo’s side initially faced a setback when they fell behind due to Michael’s opening goal in the 51st minute.
Al-Nassr’s situation worsened as they were reduced to 10 men following Abdulelah Al Amri’s red card.
However, displaying his renowned goal-scoring ability, Ronaldo equalized for his team with 16 minutes left in regular time by tapping in from close range.
As the game extended into extra time, Ronaldo doubled his tally in the 98th minute after Seko Fofana’s long-range effort hit the bar and landed perfectly for the former Manchester United forward to head the ball into an empty net.
Despite Al-Hilal’s efforts to secure a late winner, Al-Nassr held firm to secure their inaugural victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup.
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/BvmIOqkb0A
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) August 12, 2023
LOOK AT JOY OF CRISTIANO RONALDO 🥹❤️pic.twitter.com/jgnososaqr
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) August 12, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo denied by ridiculous goal-line clearance in Al-Nassr 2-1 Al-Hilal
Ronaldo could have scored a hat-trick but was denied by a quite ridiculous goal-line clearance by Al-Hilal defender, Mohammed Al-Boleahi.
In the 92nd minute, with the scores locked at 1-1, Ronaldo had a golden opportunity to score when he was set up by a teammate. The Portuguese forward was just 10 yards out and looked as if he would give his side the lead.
But Ronaldo was denied by a quite incredible goal-line clearance by Al-Boleahi. The Al-Hilal defender produced some incredible acrobatics to hook the ball over the bar and prevent Ronaldo’s effort from rippling the back of the net.
Ronaldo could not believe what he had seen as he put his hands on his head. Words really can’t do Al-Boleahi’s goal-line clearance justice so you can watch it in all its glory below…
HOW????????pic.twitter.com/fBGJy6lKyd
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) August 12, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo forced off injured in Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal
Ronaldo was unable to make it to the end of the game as he was forced off injured deep into extra-time. The 38-year-old was in floods of tears as he was taken off the pitch with the assistance of a golf buggy.
Cristiano Ronaldo injured..get we soon al nassr and Portugal Goat
Football bant don’t apply to injury pic.twitter.com/dWsRSwA19H
— TIMELESS (@sir_mario12) August 12, 2023