Cristiano Ronaldo scores superb brace including excellent lob as Portugal star helps Al-Nassr to secure 3-0 victory against Al-Akhdoud

• Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 victory against Al-Akhdoud 
• After an impressive first strike, Ronaldo scored with a lob from distance
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace, including a superb lobbed effort, as he helped Al-Nassr secure a 3-0 victory at home to Al-Akhdoud.

Ronaldo returned to action after international duty with Portugal and made an impact as he helped his side to victory.

A goal from Sami Al-Naji had put Al-Nassr in front in the 13th minute.

Al-Nassr had to wait until the 77th minute to make it 2-0, with Ronaldo controlling the ball impressively before taking a touch to create space for himself and then finding the net from a difficult angle.

Ronaldo’s second goal and Al-Nassr’s third was even more impressive as he took advantage of Al-Akhdoud goalkeeper Paulo Vitor being off his line and proceeded to find the net from distance with an excellent lob. 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as he helped Al-Nassr to beat Al-Akhdoud 3-0

Ronaldo scored two goals for Al-Nassr, with his second strike a superbly-executed lob

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Following their victory Al-Nassr are in second place in Saudi Pro League, one point behind leaders Al-Hilal, who have a game in hand as they host Al-Hazm away on Saturday.

Ronaldo’s brace continued his excellent season so far – he has now scored 15 goals in 13 league appearances.

Al-Nassr’s next game sees them play Persepolis on Monday in the AFC Champions League. They then return to league action with an away game against Al-Hilal which should be an entertaining encounter.  

Former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane was an unused substitute for Al-Nassr against Al-Akhdoud after returning from international duty with Senegal. 

Ronaldo’s first goal of the game was also of a high standard as he scored from a difficult angle

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