Goal #40
Portugal vs Saudi Arabia (2006)
Video from a fan channel The Goal's Cristiano
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 40th goal of his career on March 1, 2006, playing for Portugal against Saudi Arabia in Düsseldorf, in the International friendly. The goal put Portugal 1–0 up; the match finished 3–0.
It was his 10th goal for Portugal and his 1st against Saudi Arabia. He scored 2 that day and this was the 1st.
It was his 6th goal of 2006. From here he needed 960 more to reach 1,000.
Goal facts
- Date
- March 1, 2006
- Team
- Portugal
- Opponent
- Saudi Arabia
- Competition
- International friendly
- City
- Düsseldorf
- Score after the goal
- 1–0
- Final score
- 3–0
- Goal in the match
- 1 / 2