Ronaldo 87th minute equaliser sends Al Nassr into Arab Club Champions Cup last 16

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Cristiano Ronaldo's header in the 87th minute prevented Al Nassr from being eliminated by Zamalek in the Arab Club Champions Cup.

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Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove crucial to the teams he plays for. The Portuguese scored a header in the 87th minute to send his team into the Arab Club Champions Cup knock-out stages.
Al Nassr needed to avoid defeat to qualify as runners-up in Group C of the tournament. However, Luis Castro's side looked close to elimination after Zizo put Zamalek ahead in the 53rd minute from the p
The minutes passed and Cristiano Ronaldo's team could not find the equaliser until finally the five-time Ballon d'Or winner appeared when he was most needed.
Ghislain Konan received the ball on the left flank and found the Portuguese striker through a pinpoint cross to the six-yard box as the No.7 beat Mohamed Sobhi with a lovely header. Thanks to the draw, Al Nassr finish second in the group with 5 points and qualify for the knockout stages.
In addition, one of the club's most important signings after former Real Madrid player Sadio Mane made his debut at the start of the second half.

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