In a surprising turn of the Quarter finals from Asian Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldoof Al Nassrhas been the protagonist of what many have described as the worst failure of his career.
In the meeting against Al Ainthe Portuguese star wasted a golden opportunity that could have been decisive for the outcome of the match.
Al Nassr, who needed two goals to ensure his passage to the semi-finals, found an unbeatable chance when, in the 60th minute, after a rebound from the goalkeeper Khalid Eisa from Al Ain, Ronaldo was in front of the goal with the possibility of scoring. However, his left-footed shot went surprisingly wide.
This moment was not only recorded on the television broadcast and in memory of the fans, but has also gone viral on social networks, as it represented a rare example of fallibility on the part of one of the most prominent footballers in the world.
Despite being in the correct position and without offside, Ronaldo he could not convert, and his reaction, covering his face with his hands in a sign of disbelief and frustrationresonated both in the stadium and on the internet.
Al Nassr, that in the dessert was eliminated in the penalty shootoutis currently in the second position in the Saudi Arabian leaguefighting to secure a place in the next edition of the Asian Champions League. This unusual mistake by Ronaldo does not detract from his impressive career, but he has left behind a moment that will be remembered for its unusualness in the context of a career full of success.
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