Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo apologized on Tuesday evening, as Al Nasar’s clash with Al Wahada was delayed by traffic. 40-year-old Ronaldo will later win a score and penalty in the 2–0 win in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo, who allowed team’s partner Sadio Mane to take a penalty, inspired Al Nasar to win after nine minutes after the team’s scheduled kick-off, which led to an hour’s delay.
“It was a difficult game. The first half was difficult because we traveled for three hours in the bus due to traffic and roads, ”Ronaldo told SSC Sports.
“I want to apologize on behalf of Al Nasar to start the game late. This should not happen again. Sorry, “40 -year -old Portugal International said.
“We didn’t start very well, but in the second half we were a bit better. We decided our issues and we scored two goals so that we were happy. ,
Ronaldo praised his comrades as he used to bounce back after damage to Al Etistic.
,[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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