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Ronaldo Overturns Own Penalty in Asian Champions League Match

Al-Nassr Secures Knockout Stage Spot Despite Ten-Man Draw with Persepolis

  • Cristiano Ronaldo, playing for Al-Nassr, convinced the referee to overturn a penalty awarded to him in a match against Persepolis in the Asian Champions League.
  • Ronaldo went down in the box in the opening moments of the game, but joined Persepolis players in disputing the penalty.
  • Referee Ma Ning checked the pitchside monitor and overturned his decision.
  • Despite playing with 10 men for most of the game, Al-Nassr managed to draw 0-0 with Persepolis.
  • The draw ensured Al-Nassr's qualification for the knockout stages as the Group E winner.
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