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04/30 15:00 CDT Ronaldo's Al-Nassr out of Asian Champions League with semifinal
loss to Kawasaki Frontale
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr out of Asian Champions League with semifinal loss to
Kawasaki Frontale
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) --- Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a major trophy in
Saudi Arabia is set to continue as Al-Nassr lost 3-2 to Kawasaki Frontale in
the Asian Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.
The 40-year-old Ronaldo, who signed for the Riyadh club in December 2022, had
chances but failed to score.
Kawasaki will face another Saudi Arabian team, Al-Ahli, in Saturday's final
with both teams looking for a first continental title.
Kawasaki was ahead after just 10 minutes thanks to a spectacular volley from
Tatsuya Ito. Just before the half-hour mark, however, former Liverpool star
Sadio Mane scored for Al-Nassr to make it 1-1.
Soon after, Ronaldo headed against the woodwork but it was Kawasaki who scored
next, restoring its lead three minutes before the break through Yuto Ozeki.
Al-Nassr continued to attack but fell further behind after 76 minutes as
Akihiro Ienaga scored from close range.
Ayman Yahya scored for Al-Nassr with three minutes remaining but despite
Ronaldo and Jhon Duran --- signed for over $100 million from English Premier
League club Aston Villa in January --- going close, the Riyadh club could not
get the equalizer.
Two-time finalist Al-Ahli reached the final by beating fellow Saudi Pro League
team Al-Hilal 3-1 on Tuesday.
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