Cristiano Ronaldo scored and waved a Saudi scarf after Al-Nassr beat Neftchi 3-1 in Riyadh, following a one-hour delay caused by a missile security alert.
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01Summary
- 01Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite match against Neftchi in Riyadh was delayed by one hour after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a safety warning.
- 02The warning came amid Houthi missile threats towards Riyadh, and the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two ballistic missiles on Monday.
- 03Al-Nassr won 3-1 at Al-Awwal Park, with Angelo scoring in the 33rd minute and Ronaldo doubling the lead nine minutes later.
- 04After the match, Ronaldo accepted a green Saudi neck scarf from a supporter and waved it before putting it around his neck.
- 05Defending champions Al-Ahli beat Al-Wasl 3-1, while Al-Ain, Esteghlal and Pakhtakor also featured in the round of matches.
02Why it matters
The delay shows how the conflict in Yemen is affecting life in Saudi Arabia, including major sporting events in Riyadh. For football fans, it also adds context to Ronaldo’s latest high-profile appearance and Al-Nassr’s progress in Asia’s top club competition.
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