Ronaldo Scores Three Goals Against Al Kholood

In Week 12 of the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr hosted Al Kholood. The high-scoring match was won 5-3 by the home side.

Both teams found the net in the first half, which ended 2-2. Al Kholood took the lead in the 16th minute through Domingues. Al Nassr's goals came from Angelo in the 24th minute and Mane in the 38th minute. In the first half's added time (45+2), the home side could not stop Essomba from scoring, and they went into the dressing room level at 2-2.

Ronaldo came on for the second half and carried his team. The Portuguese star scored in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes to lead Al Nassr to victory. Al Kholood sealed the scoreline with Domingues' second goal in the 90+4th minute, but they left the match defeated 5-3.

With this result, Al Nassr raised its points total to 28, while Al Kholood remained on 12 points. Ronaldo's official career goal tally has reached 985. The Portuguese star would become the first player in football history to reach 1,000 goals if he scores 15 more in official matches.