Cristiano Ronaldo is elated with Al-Nassr’s qualification to the Asian Champions league group stages following their 4-2 win over Shabab Al-Ahli tonight.
The 38-year did not score but was still important for his side until the end of the game.
Al-Nassr were thrailed 2-1 by the Emirati side until the 88th minute when Sultan Ghannam netted the equalizer.
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Brazilian star Anderson Talisca scored his second goal later and Cristiano Ronaldo assisted Marcelo Brozoic for the fourth one.
Reacting on social media after the game, the five-time Ballon d’or winner acknowledged that the encounter was a difficult one for him and his teammates.
“Difficult game, but Important win to qualify for the Asian champions league. Always believe to the end. Never give up”, Ronaldo wrote.
In addition, Asian Champions league group stage draw will take place on Thursday, August 24 AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.