«An-Nasr» beats «Neftchi» 3:1 and earns the first three points in the tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and a football legend, led his team to a 3:1 victory over Uzbekistan champions FC Neftchi Farg‘ona in the second round of the OFK Elite Champions League. This was reported by One.uz.

The win marked Al-Nassr's first three points in the group stage and moved them to eighth place in the Western Zone standings. After the match, Ronaldo shared his thoughts on his X (formerly Twitter) account, stating: «Today night's victory was very important.

We continue to develop.» This statement reflects his vast experience in world football and his confident approach to preparing the team for the next stages.

Historic 981st Goal and Match Timeline The match opened in the 33rd minute when Al-Nassr's Brazilian defender Angelo Gabriel scored the first goal. In the 42nd minute, Ronaldo netted his 981st official career goal, extending his world record, to make it 2:0. Neftchi responded in the 51st minute through a stunning strike by Alisher Odilov, reducing the deficit to 2:1. However, in the 78th minute, an unexpected own goal by Anvarjon G‘afurov sealed the 3:1 result.

This own goal in the final minutes settled the outcome and confirmed Al-Nassr's dominant performance. Looking Ahead and Ronaldo's Goal Al-Nassr will host Al-Wasl of the UAE on October 26 in their next fixture.

Ronaldo continues his pursuit of the historic 1,000-goal milestone, a target that underscores his enduring professionalism and passion for continuous growth. The match result and his post-match comments highlight the club's strategic focus on development, youth player progression, and strengthening its global presence.

Source: One.uz