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Cristiano Ronaldo scores winner as Al Nassr edge Al Taawoun 2-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores winner as Al Nassr edge Al Taawoun 2-1

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal in Al Nassr's 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League on August 28, 2026. Al Nassr came from behind after Bassam Al-Hurayji opened the scoring for Al Taawoun in the 11th minute. Samu Costa equalized just before halftime. Ronaldo's goal, the 978th of his career, came in the 50th minute following a setup by João Félix. The win marks Al Nassr's fourth consecutive victory, keeping them at the top of the league table.

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By the Numbers

•Al Nassr maintains top position in Saudi Pro League standings
•Ronaldo's goal was his 978th career strike
•Al Nassr overcame an early deficit
•The match took place on August 28, 2026
•Al Nassr has won all four of their opening matches

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9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo scores winner as Al Nassr maintain perfect start

What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Al Nassr maintained their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season with a 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun on Friday. The 41-year-old led the line for Al Nassr, who had to come back from behind once again following their remarkable 3-2 triumph against Al Ettifaq on Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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