Cristiano Ronaldo matches Moroccan star Abderrazak Hamdallah’s Asian scoring record

Cristiano Ronaldo has drawn level with Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah as Al-Nassr’s joint all-time leading scorer in Asian competitions after netting in the Saudi club’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana.

The Portuguese forward scored his first goal of the current Asian campaign to take his tally for Al-Nassr in continental competitions to 16, matching the record previously held by Hamdallah, who now plays for Al-Shabab.

The milestone came in the second round of the West region’s AFC Champions League Elite competition, bringing Ronaldo alongside the Moroccan international at the top of Al-Nassr’s Asian scoring charts.

Ronaldo joins Hamdallah at the summit

Ronaldo’s goal against Neftchi Fergana strengthened his position in Al-Nassr’s continental history and brought an end to the gap between him and Hamdallah in the club’s all-time Asian scoring standings.

Hamdallah established his record during his time with the Saudi side before moving on to other clubs in the country.

Ronaldo has now matched the Moroccan forward’s tally, setting up a contest between two high-profile names associated with Saudi Arabian football.

Talisca sits third on Al-Nassr’s list

Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca, a former Al-Nassr player, occupies third place on the club’s Asian scoring list with 11 goals, according to the supplied report.

With Ronaldo and Hamdallah level on 16 goals, the Portuguese star has the opportunity to move clear of the Moroccan in the club’s continental record books in subsequent matches.