Soccer News of Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Source: www.sportsbrief.com
Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his brilliance yet again, scoring a first-half hat-trick as Al-Nassr crushed Pitso Mosimane’s Abha Football Club 8-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday night, April 2.
The onslaught began early, with the Portuguese veteran breaking the deadlock in the 10th minute through a well-taken free kick, swiftly followed by another goal just 11 minutes later.
Having already established a commanding 2-0 lead, the Knights of Najd's Sadio Mane joined the scoring spree, extending the Riyadh-based team's lead to 3-0 after just 33 minutes.
Ronaldo continued his assault, completing his hat-trick in the 42nd minute, before setting up Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem for the fifth goal moments later, as reported by iDiski Times.
With Al-Nassr effectively assured of the victory, coach Luis Castro opted to bring both the veteran and Mane off to rest and yet the goals kept flowing.
Two free kicks and a cheeky chip.
— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 2, 2024
Another day, another hat trick for Cristiano Ronaldo ????
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