Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback
Summary
Al-Nassr, playing with 10 men after their goalkeeper was sent off, came from behind to win against Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. Manager Ange Postecoglou substituted Cristiano Ronaldo at half-time as part of a new strategy, and Al-Nassr scored three goals in the second half to secure the win.Key Facts
- Al-Nassr's goalkeeper, Bento, was sent off after 12 minutes, leaving the team with 10 players.
- At half-time, Al-Nassr was losing 2-0 to Al-Ettifaq.
- Cristiano Ronaldo started the game but was taken off by manager Ange Postecoglou at half-time.
- Al-Nassr scored three goals in the second half to win the match, with Sadio Mane scoring twice.
- The win put Al-Nassr at the top of the Saudi Pro League after three games.
- Postecoglou says the substitutions, including taking Ronaldo off, were meant to help the team's chances.
- Ronaldo recently said this may be his last playing season to focus on his family.
- Postecoglou became Al-Nassr’s manager last month, after previously coaching Nottingham Forest briefly.
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