Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al-Nassr secured a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fargona in the AFC Champions League on Monday, with the match in Riyadh delayed by a missile alert.
The game was interrupted after Yemen’s Houthi fighters targeted the Saudi capital, prompting a security delay. Despite the disruption, Ronaldo netted his 981st career goal, extending his tally as Al-Nassr advanced in the competition.
Following the win, Ronaldo waved a scarf bearing the Saudi flag, a gesture captured in footage circulated by local media. The missile alert underscored ongoing regional tensions, as Houthi strikes have previously hit Riyadh’s international airport.
Al-Nassr’s victory marked their second consecutive win in the tournament’s group stage, with Ronaldo contributing in both matches. The match resumed after authorities confirmed the area was secure .
