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Ronaldo 'fires', Al Nassr sets unprecedented record

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shine by scoring in Al Nassr's 2-0 victory over Al Akhdoud in round 28 of the Saudi Pro League, thereby helping the team establish a historic milestone with an impressive winning streak.

The match unfolded with the dominant game flow belonging to Al Nassr from the very first minutes. The early pressure was materialized in the 16th minute when Ronaldo made his mark. Utilizing space within the penalty area, the Portuguese forward moved intelligently before unleashing a decisive shot, opening the scoring for the home team.

After the goal, Al Nassr continued to control the game flow with rapid attacking plays. Nevertheless, Al Akhdoud also demonstrated certain resilience by organizing tight defense, limiting some of the opponent's clear opportunities in the remainder of the first half.

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The moment Ronaldo celebrates his goal

Moving into the second half, the game flow saw little change and Al Nassr quickly widened the gap. Right at minute 47, Joao Felix shone with a precise finish following a well-coordinated play, raising the score to 2-0. The early goal in the second half allowed the home team to play more comfortably in the remaining period.

In the following minutes, Al Nassr proactively slowed the pace but maintained control. The defensive line played focused, denying Al Akhdoud any chance to surprise, thus preserving the 2-0 victory until the match concluded.

This victory also marks Al Nassr's 14th consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League - the longest streak in the club's history in this arena. The impressive achievement helps the team solidify its top position with 70 points, creating a 5-point gap over Al Hilal as the season only has 6 rounds left.

Despite holding a significant advantage, coach Jorge Jesus and his team still face a challenging schedule ahead with strong opponents like Al Ahli and Al Qadisiyah, before entering the crucial showdown with Al Hilal.

On the individual front, the Portuguese superstar has raised his total career goals to 968 and is closely trailing in the race for the top scorer title. With stable form, the 40-year-old striker continues to be the greatest pillar helping Al Nassr move closer to the championship this season.

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