RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 950th career goal on Saturday as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Hazem 2-0 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium to stay top of the Saudi Pro League table.
The victory saw the Yellows maintain their 100 percent start to the season and they now lead the standings with 18 points from six matches, three ahead of second place Al-Taawoun. Riyadh rivals Al-Hilal are in third with 14 points, with Al-Hazem 14th with five points.
Portuguese playmaker Joao Felix opened the scoring on 25 minutes with a fine header past Bruno Varela in the Al-Hazem goal.
The match looked to be drifting toward a slender win for Al-Nassr following the break until Ronaldo stepped up with another landmark. With only two minutes of the 90 left, the captain expertly sidefooted home Wesley’s cross from the right to secure all three points for the league leaders.
Earlier on Saturday, Al-Qadsiah drew 0-0 at home against Al-Okhdood, while visitors Damac held Al-Shabab to 1-1 draw in Riyadh.
