Cristiano Ronaldo apologized after Al Nassr’s match with Al Wehda due to traffic, before the legendary striker marks and won a penalty during a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo, who enabled his teammate Sadio Mane to take the late penalty, spoke after the start of the one hour late match.
The coach of the Al Nassr team only arrived at the stadium nine minutes after the planned kick -off, causing the delay.
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“It was a difficult match. The first half was difficult because we made a trip for three hours on the bus because of traffic and the roads were closed, “Ronaldo told SSC Sports.
“I want to apologize on behalf of Al Nassr for starting the late match. This should not happen again. Sorry.
“We did not start very well, but in the second half, we were a little better. We have solved our problems and we have scored two goals, so we are happy. »»
Ronaldo said the team’s team is focusing both on the League and the AFC Champions League, where they will face the last 16 times on Monday.
“The game per game, we have to strengthen confidence,” he said.
“We have to start again, we have to win, win, win and see what will happen.”
Ronaldo directs the list of League scored with 17 goals this season, a front Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad.
