JUST IN: 15 More For Historic Milestone As Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 985 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick as Al Nassr defeated Al Kholood 5-3 on Thursday, taking his career goal tally to 985 as he moves closer to the 1,000-goal mark.
The Portugal captain and Al Nassr forward scored three goals in the second half, finding the net in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes.
Al Kholood took the lead through Dominguez in the 16th minute before Ângelo Gabriel equalised for Al Nassr.
Sadio Mané put Al Nassr ahead in the 38th minute, but Essomba scored to bring Al Kholood level before half-time.
Ronaldo then took control of the match with three goals in the second half to complete his hat trick.
Dominguez scored a penalty in the 94th minute to complete his brace for Al Kholood, but it was not enough to prevent defeat.
The victory moved Al Nassr to second place in the league table on goal difference, behind leaders Al Qadsiah.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is now 15 goals away from reaching the 1,000-goal milestone in his career.
