Cristiano Ronaldo waves Saudi flag scarf after missile alert delays Al-Nassr match in Riyadh

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Neftchi Fergana by waving a scarf featuring the Saudi Arabian flag. The AFC Champions League Elite match was delayed for an hour after officials issued a security alert and intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. Once authorities declared that the danger had passed, the match proceeded and Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s second goal shortly before halftime.

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00:01Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nasser endured a tense night in Riyadh after a security alert

00:07delayed their AFC Champions League match against Nefji Fergana by an hour.

00:25Saudi officials said defense forces intercepted two ballistic missiles launched toward the

00:30capital by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. Explosions were heard across the city before authorities

00:36confirmed that the danger had passed and allowed the match to begin. Ronaldo scored Al Nasser's

00:41second goal in a 3-1 victory. After the final whistle, he waved a scarf featuring the Saudi

00:47flag as he celebrated with supporters following an extraordinary night.

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