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Ronaldo’s Hat‑Trick Secures Al Nassr’s 5‑3 Win, Everton Advances to Cup Quarter‑Finals

By Báo Gia Lai

On October 30, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat‑trick to help Al Nassr defeat Al Kholood 5‑3 in Round 12 of the Saudi Pro League. The match at Al‑Awwal Park began with Al Kholood’s early 16th‑minute goal by Julien Domingues. Al Nassr responded with goals from Ângelo and Sadio Mané, and Loïc Essomba equalised before half‑time, making it 2‑2. Ronaldo then netted three consecutive goals in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes, giving Al Nassr a 5‑2 lead. Al Kholood added a penalty, but the match ended 5‑3. Ronaldo’s performance, despite two first‑half goals being ruled offside, demonstrated his continued ability to decide games. João Félix also contributed four assists, highlighting the partnership between the Portuguese stars.

In England, Everton won 3‑1 against Newcastle United in the fourth round of the English League Cup, securing a place in the quarter‑finals. James Garner and Hayden Hackney scored in the first half for Everton, with Hackney’s goal his first for the club after moving from Middlesbrough. Thierno Barry added a third goal, while Dan Burn pulled one back for Newcastle, too late to change the outcome. Everton will face Fleetwood Town in the quarter‑finals.

Other notable results included Frosinone’s 5‑1 victory over Lecce in Serie A, and a 2‑2 draw between Fiorentina and Atalanta. In the Women’s Champions League, Barcelona defeated HB Køge 8‑0. In the AFC Champions League Two, Singapore’s Lion City Sailors beat Adelaide United 2‑0, Thailand’s BG Pathum United won 3‑0 over Tai Po, and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng defeated Tampines Rovers 5‑1. Japan’s Machida Zelvia maintained an unbeaten record with a 1‑0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

In Vietnam’s V League, Round 6 began with Hanoi FC hosting Ninh Binh at Hang Day Stadium and HAGL playing away at Bac Ninh. Hanoi FC, sitting in 10th place with 6 points, and Ninh Binh, in 1st place with 10 points, both sought three points after disappointing defeats in Round 5. HAGL, with 3 points and second from bottom, faced Bac Ninh in a relegation‑battle match at Viet Yen Stadium. Dong A Thanh Hoa hosted Hong Linh Ha Tinh in a balanced encounter.

European leagues resumed in the early hours of October 31, with PSG traveling to Le Havre, Lille hosting Lens, Villarreal facing Espanyol, and other fixtures across Ligue 1, La Liga, the Bundesliga and the English Championship. In the Saudi Pro League, Al Ittihad played Abha and NEOM faced Al Diriyah later that evening.

The day’s highlights were Ronaldo’s hat‑trick and Everton’s cup victory, while Vietnamese fans focused on the V League matches featuring Hanoi FC, Ninh Binh, HAGL and Bac Ninh.