Ronaldo's unlucky match as the crossbar, referee, and coach all turned their backs

Ronaldo endured an unfortunate game versus Al Taawoun, having two goals ruled out by VAR and missing a brilliant chance, but Al Nassr managed a slim win.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the focal point in Al Nassr's narrow 1-0 win against Al Taawoun in the 17th round of the Saudi Pro League, not only due to his unlucky moments with goals but also because of a notable incident involving head coach Jorge Jesus on the sidelines.

Right after the kickoff, Al Nassr pushed forward aggressively, pressuring the fifth-ranked opponent. In the 2nd minute, Ronaldo almost scored a masterpiece. Receiving a long pass from Simakan, CR7 entered the penalty area and unleashed a powerful volley, but the ball struck the crossbar, much to the disappointment of the home fans.

Just minutes after the missed opportunity, Ronaldo left a strong mark during Al Nassr's set pieces. From a free kick on the right flank, CR7 delivered a perfectly placed ball for Simakan to head into Al Taawoun's net. The home fans celebrated the opener, but their joy was quickly ended by VAR, which ruled the French defender offside before scoring.

Misfortune continued to follow Ronaldo in the 21st minute. After a quick combination inside the box, CR7 scored a close-range goal that sent the crowd into jubilation. However, just like before, the goal was disallowed after VAR intervened, determining that the Portuguese star was marginally offside. Two VAR decisions denying goals left Ronaldo visibly disappointed and highlighted Al Nassr's lack of luck in the first half.

Despite hitting the crossbar and having goals ruled out by VAR, Ronaldo remained active and featured in most of Al Nassr's dangerous attacks. In the 45th minute, from a cross by Sadio Mane, the ball deflected off defender Al Dossari and went into the net. Notably, Ronaldo cleverly avoided touching the ball to prevent being offside, indirectly contributing to the match's only goal.

In the second half, Al Nassr maintained control of the game. Ronaldo and his teammates created several chances but lacked luck, including a shot by Mane that hit the post. The match also saw a notable moment when Ronaldo held the ball preparing for a free kick on the left side, but coach Jorge Jesus immediately reacted strongly, instructing CR7 to move into the penalty area and hand the free kick to Brozovic.

In the end, Al Nassr secured a 1-0 victory over Al Taawoun, climbing to second place with 40 points after 17 rounds and narrowing the gap to leaders Al Hilal to just 5 points. Although he didn't score, Ronaldo still made a significant impact in this emotionally charged match.