Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal as Al-Nassr beat Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Riyadh.
It was Al-Nassr’s first win of the campaign, after they lost their opening match 4-0 to UAE club Al Ain.
Al-Nassr vs Neftchi Fergana: Match result
Al-Nassr 3-1 Neftchi Fergana (AFC Champions League Elite, West Region, Matchday 2)
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- 33′ Angelo Gabriel (Al-Nassr)
- 42′ Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
- 51′ Alisher Odilov (Neftchi Fergana)
- 78′ Anvarjon Gofurov own goal (Al-Nassr)
Ronaldo’s goal and the 1,000-goal chase
Ronaldo doubled Al-Nassr’s lead just before half-time. The goal took his widely reported senior career tally to 981, leaving him 19 goals short of the 1,000 mark.
Kickoff delayed by security alert
The match started about an hour late. A security alert issued by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence in Riyadh interrupted the warm-ups, and players were sent back to the dressing rooms. The match went ahead without further disruption.
Al-Nassr’s next match
Al-Nassr return to Saudi Pro League action with an away match against Al Ahli on October 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Al-Nassr vs Neftchi Fergana?
Al-Nassr won 3-1 on October 12, 2026.
Did Ronaldo score against Neftchi Fergana?
Yes. Ronaldo scored in the 42nd minute.
How many career goals does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
After this match, Ronaldo has 981 career goals, as widely reported. He needs 19 more to reach 1,000.
Why was the Al-Nassr match delayed?
Kickoff was delayed by about an hour because of a security alert issued in Riyadh.
Photo: Mohammadreza Abbasi / Mehr News Agency / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (file photo).
