Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, couldn’t contain her enthusiasm after the Portuguese sensation’s outstanding match-winning performance for Al-Nassr in their Arab Club Champions Cup semifinal matchup against Al Shorta.
With his late penalty, Ronaldo gave the Knights of Nahd a 1-0 victory over the Iraqi champions and advanced the club for the first time in its history to the regional championship final.
The 38-year-old legend successfully converted a critical penalty during the 75th minute of the game, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Shorta and earn a spot in the Grand Finale on Saturday, August 12.
Sadio Mane, a summer acquisition, was hauled down within the penalty area, and following a comprehensive VAR review, the referee decided to award Al-Nassr the game-winning spot-kick, according to GOAL.
The five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or has been an unstoppable force for the Riyadh-based team this season, scoring four goals in four straight games.
Ronaldo’s team will compete in the Arab Cup final on Saturday against the winner of the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab.
Prior to this important game, Ronaldo’s adored partner Georgina posted on Instagram to express her joy and acknowledge the historic accomplishment made by the former Manchester United player.
To show her happiness and affection for her partner, she shared Ronaldo’s game-winning penalty video along with a heart emoji.
Ronaldo makes a crucial penalty shot.
Sports Brief, a sister publication, noted that in the 75th minute, following a VAR review that determined Faisal Jasim Nafil Al Manaa had fouled Sadio Mane, the Portuguese great skillfully executed a penalty kick.
This Wednesday, in the semi-finals of the Arab Club Champions Cup, his goal gave Al-Nassr a 1-0 victory over the reigning champions of Iraq, Al-Shorta SC.
In addition, Ronaldo made his first appearance in a final since moving to Saudi Arabia with the tight victory.
CR7 praises God after scoring
Additionally, according to Sports Brief, Cristiano Ronaldo gave his well-known “Siuu” goal celebration a supernatural twist to show his important role in helping Al-Nassr defeat Al Shorta in the Arab Club Champions Cup quarterfinal.
During the current regional tournament for the Knights of Nahd, Ronaldo once again demonstrated his propensity for stepping up in critical situations.
