“Potential Threat” Delays Cristiano Ronaldo’s Match by an Hour Following Explosions in Riyadh
The Civil Defence warning came 15 minutes before kickoff, and the AFC delayed play about an hour before Al-Nassr won 3-1.
- On Monday, Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite match against Neftchi Fergana was delayed by one hour at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh after Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued a security alert.
- Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued the warning 15 minutes before scheduled kickoff, citing potential danger amid missile attacks claimed by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. Explosions were reported in Riyadh, forcing teams inside the stadium tunnel.
- Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 33rd minute to help Al-Nassr take control, and the 41-year-old later secured a two-goal cushion before half-time. Al-Nassr dominated after play resumed following the security delay.
- Neftchi midfielder Ikromjon Alibaev was sent off in the 65th minute for a foul, weakening the visitors. Neftchi defender Anvarjon Gofurov's own goal in the 78th minute sealed Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory on a night security threatened the fixture.
- The Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting and destroying two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh on Monday. The incident underscored ongoing security tensions in the capital, shifting focus from the continental fixture to broader regional challenges.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Shines In Al Nassr Victory Following Missile Threat Delay In Riyadh
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr waited an hour before kicking off their AFC Champions League Elite match against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana on Monday at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh after Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a security alert. The danger later passed, and Al-Nassr won 3-1, with Ronaldo scoring before half-time.
The match between Al-Nassr and Neftchi Fergana in the Asian Champions League was delayed. Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued a security alert before the match. Missiles had been fired towards the city, according to The Guardian.
The match between Al Nassr, the club of Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neftchi Fargana was delayed by an hour Monday night after intercepting a missile towards Riyadh.
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berlingske.dkFor safety reasons, an Asian Champions League match was postponed for an hour on Monday evening.
For security reasons, an Asian Champions League match was postponed for an hour on Monday evening
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