RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr were taken out of the elimination rounds of the Lord Cup by Al Wehda on Monday.Al Wehda, which is currently ranked 13th in the Saudi Pro League, was considered to be the underdog going into the contest. Al Nassr were the clear favorites.Al Wehda had a difficult time, having lost their previous five league games and having a player sent off.
In the 23rd minute, French striker Jean-David Beauguel scored the game's lone goal with a stunning overhead kick.Al Wehda held on for a narrow victory despite the highly anticipated Riyadh team dominating possession with wave after wave of Al Nassr attacks.
Two late VAR appeals for a penalty were denied, and Ronaldo's team was kicked out of the tournament.Last time the different sides met Ronaldo scored each of the four objectives in a 4-0 triumph, yet couldn't get through this time. In the final, Al Hilal will face Al Wehda.
Ronaldo was seen on his knees after the match, clearly upset that his team had lost.Al-Nassr has fallen to second place in the league since joining the team. They have lost in the Saudi Super Cup and the Riyadh Super Cup.The league is the last chance for the legendary football player from Portugal to win this year.
Al Nassr is three points behind league leaders Al Ittihad, who also have a game in hand, in second place.Ronaldo's next match comes on Friday, April 28 when Al Nassr faces eleventh spot Al Raed. — Agencies
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