Video: In Hollywood fashion: Ronaldo hat-trick leads Al-Nassr to dramatic win over Al-Khuloud

A thrilling hat-trick

Al-Nassr stole the spotlight on a night that kept nerves on edge until the final whistle, edging a thrilling 5-3 win over Al-Khaleej on Thursday evening in the twelfth round of the Saudi Pro League. The game swung one way then the other, and Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo lit it up with a hat-trick.

The victory lifted Al-Nassr to 28 points in second place, level with temporary leaders Al-Qadsiah. Al-Hilal sit just behind them on 27.

Nothing came easy for Al-Nassr. They ran into a stubborn opponent that refused to surrender, even as the hosts tried to seize control. The match broke open with every result still on the table, until Al-Nassr settled it through their attacking edge and the brilliance of their stars when it mattered most.