Cristiano Ronaldo gives man of the match trophy to Abdullah Al-Hamdan
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Cristiano Ronaldo handed teammate Abdullah Al-Hamdan the man of the match trophy after Al-Nassr’s 3-1 win over Al-Faisaly in the Saudi league. Al-Hamdan scored the opening goal and provided an assist, while Ronaldo scored the second, Punch reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo handed his teammate Abdullah Al-Hamdan the man of the match trophy after Al-Nassr’s 3-1 win over Al-Faisaly in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, Punch reports, citing Turkish sports outlet Sabah Spor. The Portuguese forward had been named player of the match but chose to give his award to Al-Hamdan after the final whistle.
Al-Hamdan opened the scoring in the fourth minute before setting up Ângelo for Al-Nassr’s third goal in the 79th minute. Ronaldo scored the second in the 49th minute, heading home a free kick from João Félix to take his career tally to 982 goals, according to Punch.
The win provisionally put Al-Nassr top of the Saudi league with 25 points. The club strengthened its position in the title race, while Ronaldo’s gesture was praised by supporters who highlighted Al-Hamdan’s contribution of a goal and an assist.
