NEWS · 13 Oct 2026
Ronaldo scores as Al‑Nassr win after missile alert delay
Cristiano Ronaldo found the net to give Al‑Nassr a victory in the AFC Champions League, after the match was postponed for an hour because of a missile alert in Riyadh. The delay added tension to an already high‑stakes encounter.
The AFC Champions League match between Al‑Nassr and their opponents was delayed for an hour after a missile alert in Riyadh forced players and staff to wait in the stadium until the situation was resolved.
When play resumed, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo made a decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the game and securing the win for his club.
The goal came at a crucial moment, giving Al‑Nassr the advantage they needed to hold off their rivals and advance in the competition.
The delay and the subsequent goal highlighted the resilience of the players, who had to maintain focus amid the unexpected interruption.
With the victory, Al‑Nassr will now prepare for the next round of the AFC Champions League, while the incident underscores the challenges teams face when external security concerns affect match schedules.