Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Penalty to Equalize for Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun
Al Nassr's Unbeaten Run Ends in 3-1 Loss
Ronaldo's Penalty Miss Proves Costly
Cristiano Ronaldo's search for his first goal in the Saudi Pro League continues after he missed a penalty in Al Nassr's 3-1 defeat to Al Taawoun on Friday.
The Portuguese superstar joined Al Nassr in January but is yet to score in three league appearances.
Ronaldo had a golden opportunity to level the scores at 2-2 in the second half, but his spot-kick was saved by Al Taawoun goalkeeper Mailson.
The miss proved costly as Al Taawoun went on to score a third goal and secure the victory.
The defeat ended Al Nassr's unbeaten run in the league, which had stretched back to September.
Al Nassr remain top of the table, but their lead has been cut to just one point.
Ronaldo will be hoping to break his duck when Al Nassr face Damac in their next league game on February 25.
Al Taawoun Deserved Winners
Al Taawoun fully deserved their victory over Al Nassr.
The home side were the better team throughout the match and created the clearer chances.
Al Nassr goalkeeper David Ospina made a number of saves to keep his team in the game, but he was eventually beaten three times.
Ronaldo's Frustration Continues
Ronaldo's frustration was evident after the match.
The 38-year-old stormed off the pitch and appeared to exchange angry words with Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia.
Garcia defended Ronaldo after the match, saying that he was "disappointed but not discouraged."
What Next for Ronaldo and Al Nassr?
Ronaldo will be determined to score his first goal for Al Nassr in their next match against Damac.
The Saudi Pro League title race is still very much alive, and Al Nassr will need Ronaldo to start scoring goals if they want to retain their crown.
