Al Nassr Triumphs with Ronaldo’s Spectacular Overhead Kick

omidbasir- Al Nassr continued their remarkable performance in the Saudi Pro League with an impressive 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej on Sunday. This significant win featured contributions from Cristiano Ronaldo and other high-profile signings of the club.

With João Félix and Sadio Mané already finding the net, Ronaldo added the finishing touch in the 96th minute with a spectacular overhead kick. Despite his age and the physical challenges he faces, the 40-year-old superstar defied expectations by executing an extraordinary acrobatic goal that left Al Khaleej goalkeeper Anthony Moris unable to stop the ball from crossing the line.

This goal marked Ronaldo’s 954th career strike, ensuring that Al Nassr has secured victory in all nine of their opening league fixtures, putting them four points clear at the top of the standings. Notably, this was the fourth remarkable overhead kick in Ronaldo’s illustrious career.

One noteworthy effort that could have topped his list, had it not been disallowed, occurred during a Euro 2008 qualifier against Azerbaijan on October 7, 2006. Ronaldo executed an impressive bicycle kick that hit the underside of the bar, but without the benefit of goal-line technology, the officials failed to recognize that the ball had crossed the line. Despite scoring two goals in that match, he was denied what would have been a memorable hat-trick.

Another notable moment was during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands, where Ronaldo showcased a stunning scissor kick just two minutes into the game, contributing to a dominant 5-1 victory.

Almost exactly one year prior to his latest overhead kick, he scored two goals against Poland in the UEFA Nations League, with the second being a remarkable leaping volley from close range.

Ronaldo’s most iconic overhead kick, however, came during the 2017-18 Champions League when he scored a breathtaking goal against Juventus in the quarterfinals. This goal, which left goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon unable to react, was later voted the best of the tournament by UEFA.