Asian Champions League: Ronaldo scores after missile alert
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Nile Post
Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 win over Neftchi Fergana in the Asian Champions League after the match was delayed by an hour because of a missile alert in Riyadh. Saudi Civil Defence had issued a safety warning before kick-off, reports Nile Post.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s second goal as the team beat Uzbek club Neftchi Fergana 3-1 on Monday 12 October in the Asian Champions League. Kick-off in Riyadh was delayed by an hour after a security alert issued by the Saudi Civil Defence 15 minutes before the scheduled start, according to Nile Post.
The alert came after missile fire targeted Riyadh, the Saudi capital. The Saudi-led military coalition said a ballistic missile had been intercepted and destroyed, while explosions were heard in the city, reports Nile Post.
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