Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning long-range free kick but handed the task of converting the winning penalty to a teammate as a gesture of respect, as Al-Nassr came from behind to beat Abha 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
The Portuguese forward, who has now scored nine goals in his first season in Saudi Arabia, handed the ball to Brazilian Anderson Talisca, who had just returned from injury.goal of the season and celebrated with Ronaldo as Al-Nassr kept up the pressure on Al-Ittihad, who led the league by 1 point with 9 games remaining.
“This is mutual respect and we are one team and we act like a family.” Talisca said to the Saudi Sports Company TV through an interpreter. “We all cooperate and the most important thing is the team. In the end, it’s all for the benefit of the club. Whether it is me or any other player, the important thing is to score. It is certainly something special.” adds Ronaldo.
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