Ronaldo Brace in vain when already Nassr goes to Almeria in a friendly time

The brace of Cristiano Ronaldo went in vain when Nassr collected for a loss in his pre-season friendly match against La Liga 2 Side Ud Almeria on Sunday.

The Portuguese striker hit twice in the first half to help his match come back from an early goal, but was strayed during the break, after which the host succeeded in finding a winner.

Almeria opened the score in the 6th minute after Sergio Arribas was played in a one-on-one situation by Leo Baptistao. The Spaniard made no mistake to slot the ball past Nawaf Al-Aqidi.

Although they did not show potential in attack, Nassr immediately made up after some liquid One-Touch football in the penalty box. Ayman Yahya and Sadio Mane combined before they set up Ronaldo to shoot home from the area of the penalty spot.

The second goal of Ronaldo and Al Nassr came through a penalty kick after keeper Alvaro Fernandez stumbled the Portugal skipper in the box while trying to kick the ball away after a heavy touch. Ronaldo has not made the place a mistake to make five goals in two games.

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Wawaf also had a moment to forget when he came out of the box to cut a ball, just to make it to Adrian Embarb, one who loft it in an empty net.

Embarba sealed the victory in the second half after Ronaldo was replaced, jammed to the lay-up of Arribas before he slid it into the upper corner.

Joao Felix came close to finding a late equalizer and did not succeed in getting the last touch on a low cross opposite the right to order the Saudi Pro competition to a loss.