Cristiano Ronaldo could not believe his eyes after missing an unbelievable chance for Al-Nassr on Monday night.
Al-Nassr in AFC Champions League actionRonaldo guilty of awful missSaudi side go out on penaltiesWHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo was gifted a glorious chance to level the tie for Al-Nassr against Al-Ain on Monday night but somehow managed to miss the target from just three yards. A shot from range was parried by the goalkeeper directly into Ronaldo's path, but somehow the Portugal international put the chance wide of the post with the goal gaping.
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Al-Nassr headed into the match 1-0 down from the first leg. Two goals from Soufiane Rahimi then put Al Ain 3-0 ahead on aggregate, although the Saudi side hit back with an effort from Abdulrahman Ghareeb, an own goal and an Alex Telles strike to level at 3-3 and force extra-time. The visitors struck again in extra-time but were pegged back from the penalty spot by Ronaldo. The 4-4 draw saw the game eventually decided by spot-kicks with Al-Ain progressing after emerging victorious from the shoot-out.
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Al-Nassr take on Al-Ahli on Friday March 15 in league action in a battle between the second and third-placed sides in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo and co. however, have a six-point lead over their competitor, but sit 12 points off leaders Al-Hilal.