[Ronaldo Nets Second Goals As Al‑Nassr Triumphs Over Neftchi Fergana Following Missile Alert Delay]
Cristiano Ronaldo netted once again as Al‑Nassr secured a dramatic AFC Champions League triumph after a one‑hour delay caused by a missile alert.
Ronaldo added a second goal as the champions edged past Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana 3‑1 in a thrilling finish.
Kick‑off was postponed after Saudi Civil Defence issued a safety warning barely fifteen minutes before the scheduled starttime in Riyadh, which has been hit repeatedly by incoming rockets from Yemen‑backed Houthi forces.
The ongoing regional conflict could disrupt future sporting events, among other races such as the Formula 1 Grand Prixes held in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
After finally mobilising, Ange Postecoglou’s side progressed through Angelo at the 33rd minute, and Ronaldo completed the scoring surge before halftime.
Neftchi mounted an attack to overturn the deficit, forcing a 10‑man squad after the 65th minute, but an own‑goal thirteen minutes later preserved their first Group B advantage.
Ronaldo also found the net during his return to club duty, having left the Portuguese national team camp midway through the Nations League break over mounting anxiety about his playing time.