Ronaldo’s 100th goal not enough as Al Ahli defeat Al Nassr to win Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo put Al Nassr ahead with 41st-minute penalty, his 100th goal for the club, having also brought up the same milestone at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.

Franck Kessie, who scored twice in the semifinal, levelled deep into first-half stoppage time.

Al Nassr led for the second time in the contest with just eight minutes of normal time remaining, Marcelo Brozovic curling beyond Edouard Mendy after Kessie lost possession.

But there was a sting in the tail int the 89th minute when Roger Ibanez powered home a header.

With no extra time, the game went straight to penalties. Specialists Toney and Ronaldo got their sides underway with cool conversions.

Everyone held their nerve until Mendy denied Abdullah Al-Khaibari. That gave Galeno the chance to seal the trophy for Al Ahli and he made no mistake.

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered more final heartache as Al Ahli extended his wait for Al Nassr silverware in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Source: sportingnews