Al Nassr’s Remarkable Victory Fueled by Ronaldo’s Spectacular Overhead Kick

omidbasir- Al Nassr continued their impressive start to the Saudi Pro League season, achieving a remarkable 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej on Sunday. This commanding performance featured goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and several of the club’s prominent signings, including João Félix and Sadio Mané.

Ronaldo concluded the match in spectacular fashion, scoring in the 96th minute with an acrobatic overhead kick. Defying his age, the 40-year-old superstar soared through the air to deliver a stunning strike that even Al Khaleej goalkeeper Anthony Moris could not stop, despite getting both hands on the ball.

This goal marked the 954th of Ronaldo’s illustrious career, ensuring that Al Nassr remains unbeaten in their first nine league matches, pulling four points clear at the top of the table. It also represented the fourth spectacular overhead kick in Ronaldo’s extensive goal-scoring repertoire.

Among his most memorable overhead efforts was a disallowed goal against Azerbaijan in a Euro 2008 qualifier, where he executed a bicycle kick that hit the underside of the bar. Unfortunately, this phenomenal strike went unrecognized by officials, which denied him a hat trick in a 3-0 victory for Portugal.

Another striking example occurred during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands, where Ronaldo opened the scoring with an exquisite scissor kick shortly into the match, showcasing his aerial prowess.

Ronaldo also delivered two goals in a 5-1 victory over Poland in the UEFA Nations League, one of which was a stunning leaping volley that demonstrated his remarkable skill and timing.

Nevertheless, the most iconic overhead kick of his career came during the 2017-18 Champions League quarterfinals when he netted an astonishing goal against Juventus. This unforgettable moment solidified his legacy, earning UEFA’s accolade for the best goal of the tournament.