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Ronaldo scores after match delayed by missile alert

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr win an AFC Champions League match which is delayed by an hour because of a missile alert in Riyadh.

By Harry Poole · BBC

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:23 AM

Key Things to Know

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Al-Nassr's 3-1 win over Neftchi Fergana after a missile alert delayed the match.
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued a safety warning in Riyadh after a ballistic missile was intercepted.
Angelo and Ronaldo gave Al-Nassr a 2-0 first-half lead before an own goal sealed the victory.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr's second goal in a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana following a one-hour match delay caused by a missile alert in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued a safety warning 15 minutes before the scheduled kick-off after military forces intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile targeted at the capital.

Angelo opened the scoring for Ange Postecoglou's side in the 33rd minute before Ronaldo doubled the lead ahead of halftime. Despite Neftchi pulling a goal back, the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the 65th minute, and a subsequent own goal confirmed Al-Nassr's first AFC Champions League Group B victory.

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