Ronaldo nets penalty as Al Nassr beat Al Ta'ee and keep their title hopes alive

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half penalty as Al Nassr beat Al Ta'ee to narrow the gap on leaders Al-ittihad to three points with three games to go.

The spot kick was awarded after the VAR sent the referee to consult the pitchside monitor following a challenge on Asulaihem in the box.

And Ronaldo slotted home his fifth penalty this season in the 48th minute.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had scored just one goal in his last four games.

Ronaldo went close with a first-half header which went straight into the arms of the Al Ta'ee goalkeeper.

And he was denied again by a fine save from Braga a few minutes later after finding space on the edge of the box.

Talisca doubled the visitors advantage late on after a mix up on the edge of the box.

Leaders leaders Al-ittihad were held to a 2-2 draw by fourth-placed Al Hilal as their lead at the top of the table was cut to three points on Tuesday night.

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