Fans Throw Objects at Cristiano Ronaldo and His Teammates During Al Nassr's Win at Al-Ahli

Originally posted on FanNation Futbol
By Robert Summerscales | Last updated 3/15/24

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from a penalty kick to fire Al Nassr to a 1-0 win at Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday night in a game played in front of a hostile crowd.

Ronaldo confidently converted from 12 yards to score the 879th goal of his senior career midway through the second half at the 62,345-capacity King Abdullah Sports City near Jeddah.

The 39-year-old had earlier had a goal disallowed for a tight offside call following a VAR review.

While he was celebrating this goal - before it was ruled out - multiple fans were caught on camera throwing objects towards Ronaldo.

It was not immediately obvious what was thrown but two of the missiles landed close to Ronaldo's feet.

النصر يتقدم على الاهلي بهدف عن طريق رونالدو #الاهلي_النصر pic.twitter.com/haK8KXSea6
— KHALID ALOLYAN (@OLYAN15K) March 15, 2024

More objects were thrown from the stands moments later, including a bottle of water that struck Al Nassr midfielder Otavio on his head.

Otavio was stood next to Ronaldo when he saw the bottle - which appeared to be full of liquid - flying towards him.

The former Porto player tried to catch it with his hands before it hit his head and he then fell to the floor.

Otávio gets hit on the head by a water bottle from the stands.
Completely unacceptable behavior. Such incidents typically result in a fine of 100,000 SAR ($26,666).#alahli #alnassr #الأهلي_النصر pic.twitter.com/ru74AheIhg
— Saudi League BUZZ (@SaudiLeagueBuzz) March 15, 2024