Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 979th career goal as Al Nassr beat Abha 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League. The match features Ronaldo opening the scoring with a header early in the game, taking him one step closer to the 1,000-goal milestone.
According to reports, Ronaldo’s goal comes in the 22nd minute after Angelo delivers a corner. He rises above his marker and directs a header toward the far post, with the ball eventually going in after contacting the post. The sources also note that Ronaldo’s strike marks his 132nd goal for Al Nassr since joining the club.
Al Nassr extend their lead in the second half when Abdullah Al-Hamdan scores in the 58th minute. Abha respond through Nabil Fekir, who pulls one back in the 75th minute. Despite late pressure, Al Nassr maintain the advantage to secure the win, which is described as a bounce back after their previous 2-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad. The outlets differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on the milestone countdown and the goal technique—while the match events remain consistent.
