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Cristiano Ronaldo inexplicably missed the goal from three meters in the AFC Champions League clash between Al Nassr and Al-Ain on Monday night.
The 39-year-old has maintained a relentless scoring pace this season to sit at the top of the Saudi Pro League scoring charts with 22 goals in 21 appearances.
His work in continental competition has not been as productive, but he is still impressive, with five goals in seven games. But he will be keen to put his last performance to the back of his mind, due to the shocking timing error.
Trailing 1-0 in the first leg, Al-Nassr suffered two early concessions to face the mammoth task of advancing to the semi-finals.
A first-half stoppage-time goal from Abdulrahman Ghareeb made their task easier before an own goal from Khalid Eisa tied them on the night and seemed to perfectly set the stage for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Cristiano Ronaldo inexplicably missed the target from just three meters with the goal open
The 39-year-old was stunned by his ruling and looked at the official hoping to see a flag raised.
Ronaldo could have put his team ahead that night and tied on aggregate in the AFC Champions League clash
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But after responding faster to a rebound from the goalkeeper, Ronaldo changed his lines and shot wide of the post when it seemed harder to miss.
Everyone in the Al-Awwal stadium was shocked, including the Portuguese, who covered his face in horror, and several of his teammates.
Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles saved Ronaldo’s blushes to some extent, scoring the goal in the 72nd minute that leveled the exciting tie on aggregate.