Cristiano Ronaldo apologized after Al Nassr’s game with Al We We We Weil was delayed due to the traffic before the legendary striker scored a penalty in a 2-0 victory in the Saudi Pro-Liga.
Ronaldo, who enabled the team -mate Sadio Mane the late punishment, spoke after the game started an hour late.
Al Nassr’s team trainer only reached the stadium nine minutes after the planned kick -off, which caused the delay.
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“It was a hard game. The first half was difficult because we took a trip for three hours because of the traffic and the streets were closed, ”Ronaldo told SSC Sports.
“In the name of Al Nassr, I would like to apologize for starting the game late. This should not happen again. Excuse me.
“We didn’t start very well, but in the second half we were a little better. We fixed our problems and scored two goals so that we are happy. “
Ronaldo said that the team’s focus is on both the league and AFC Champions League Elite, where she competes against Esteghlal Tehran in the past 16 years.
“Game for game we have to build up trust again,” he said.
“We have to do it again, we have to win, win, win and see what will happen.”
Ronaldo heads the league’s goal list with 17 goals this season, one ahead of Al Ittihads Karim Benzema.
