Ronaldo scores after match delayed by missile alert

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr win an AFC Champions League match which is delayed by an hour because of a missile alert in Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo is closing on a milestone 1,000 career goals after scoring for the 981st time on Monday Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al-Nassr won an AFC Champions League match which was delayed by an hour because of a missile alert. Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr's second goal as the Saudi Pro League champions beat Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana 3-1 on Monday. Kick-off was delayed after Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued a safety warning just 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in Riyadh, the capital city which has been the target of missiles fired from Yemen-based Houthis.

Following attacks on Riyadh's airport, explosions were heard in the capital on Monday night. The Saudi-led military coalition said a ballistic missile had been intercepted and destroyed. Future sporting events could be affected by the regional conflict, including Formula 1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Once Al-Nassr were able to get under way, Ange Postecoglou's team went ahead through Angelo in the 33rd minute and Ronaldo doubled their lead before half-time. Uzbekistan champions Neftchi pulled a goal back, but they were reduced to 10 men after 65 minutes and an own goal 13 minutes later sealed a first Group B victory