In a surprising turn of events, Cristiano Ronaldo’s rare penalty miss in stoppage time left Al-Nassr out of the King’s Cup and sent shockwaves through the packed stadium. Fans who gathered in anticipation of Ronaldo’s heroic equalizer were left stunned as his shot soared over the crossbar, sealing a 0-1 defeat against Al-Taawoun. The missed opportunity not only ended Al-Nassr’s King’s Cup campaign but also sparked a viral moment, as Ronaldo’s wayward shot struck a young fan’s phone, shattering it in a bittersweet memory for the enthusiastic supporter.

A Rare Ronaldo Blunder:

The pressure was on in the 95th minute when Al-Taawoun defender Waleed Al-Ahmad conceded a penalty, giving Al-Nassr a lifeline. Known for his ice-cold composure, Ronaldo stepped up for his 19th penalty attempt in Al-Nassr colors. However, in an uncharacteristic blunder, he shot high over the bar, silencing the 14,519 fans in the stadium and dashing Al-Nassr’s hopes of advancing.

This miss broke Ronaldo’s perfect penalty record at Al-Nassr, where he had previously converted all his 18 attempts, and symbolized the club’s struggle for silverware since the star’s signing nearly two years ago.

Viral Moment: Young Fan’s Phone Shattered

Adding to the drama, the ball deflected with unexpected speed into the stands, hitting a young fan who was capturing the moment on his phone. The impact shattered the child’s device, creating an unexpected viral moment. While the moment was a disappointment on the field, it quickly became a memorable one online as videos of the fan’s broken phone and Ronaldo’s reaction spread across social media.

Match Summary:

Al-Taawoun had taken the lead with 20 minutes left in the game, thanks to a well-placed header by Waleed Al-Ahmad. Despite Al-Nassr’s intense push to level the score, they found themselves struggling against a well-organized defense. Ronaldo’s missed penalty was the climax of a frustrating match for Al-Nassr, who had looked to the Portuguese legend to pull them back in the dying moments.