Cristiano Ronaldo’s First AFC Champions League Goal Inspires Al-Nassr’s Remontada with Talisca Getting a Brace
On Monday, under the lights at Al Awal Park, Cristiano Ronaldo opened his Asian Champions League account with a floating dink in the 66th minute. Al-Nassr had fallen behind Istiklol in the 44th minute even after dominating the entire half.
The game was played in front of a packed crowd of over 20,000 people, and the atmosphere was befitting a five-time Ballon d’Or winner. With Al-Nassr claiming 80% possession, there was plenty for the crowd to smile about as they sang, clapped, and participated in the famed Mexican wave.
Al-Nassr continued to be frustrated in the opening minutes of the second half until Ronaldo pounced on the rebound after a blocked shot and floated the ball into the net from a tight angle.
The goal was enough to inspire Al-Nassr back to life, with Anderson Talisca scoring a brace within five minutes. The comeback was complete, and Al-Nassr continued their fine Asian Champions League form, having collected the maximum points in the opening two games.
