Cristiano Ronaldo pops up with late winner to end AI-Fayha resistance in AFC champions League.CR7 grabbed the winning goal as AI-Nassr edged follows Saudi side AI-Fayha in the first leg of their AFC Champions League last-16 tie.
AI- Nassr were dominant on stubborn AI-Fayha defence from start to end.The host didn’t have single shot until late in the game and it missed the target.Ronaldo had good chance just before half time when he chested down inside the AI-Fayha box and hit a shot but that shot was saved by the goalkeeper. Aymeric Laporte had another opportunity afterwards but that was missed from close range from target.AI- Nassar try of opening goal in second period but that was not possible due to home team’s defence.One promising attack on the hour mark saw Ronaldo drive into the box but his try was blocked.Anderson Talisca was the next player to come close to break the deadlock when he got a opportunity but his shot went wide of the mark.
Finally, Ronaldo when he combined Marcelo Brozovic and bobbled the ball into the net to secure the win for his team.At the right time Ronaldo delivered losing win for his team.He is one of the their most dangerous players throughout.