Ronaldo Scores 981st Goal as Al-Nassr Overcome Security Delay to Win AFC Match

Ronaldo scores 981st goal as Al-Nassr beat Neftchi 3-1 after Riyadh missile alert delays match. Saudi Pro League champions overcome hour-long security delay.

Editorial Desk

October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 981st career goal as Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.

The match was postponed for an hour due to a security alert in Riyadh, following recent missile threats from Yemen-based Houthis. Despite the delay, Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League champions, managed to claim a decisive win in the Asian competition.

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Ronaldo’s second-half strike proved pivotal in the contest, with Al-Nassr overcoming the setback to advance in the tournament. The team had faced an extended wait before kickoff, but their performance on the field remained strong.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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