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Hope rekindled for Cristiano Ronaldo! Al-Nassr win appeal against Al-Orouba for fielding ineligible player to move back in sight of AFC Champions League Elite qualification

<p>Saudi Pro League relegation battlers, Al-Orouba, managed to stun Al-Nassr in the first week of March with a surprise 2-1 win. Stefano Pioli's side then launched an appeal against Al-Orouba for allegedly fielding an ineligible player in the form of their goalkeeper Rafi Al-Ruwaili, who was the Man of the Match in that clash. Al-Nassr contested that the goalkeeper was not eligible to play against their side as he was a government employee, and the league demanded full-time professional players.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Saudi Sports Arbitration Centre (SSC) announced on Sunday evening that it had accepted Al-Nassr's appeal against Al-Orouba after Faris Najd had provided documented proof that Al-Ruwaili continued government work. The decision has now handed Al-Nassr an automatic win and a vital extra three points that puts them back in the hunt for AFC Champions League Elite qualification.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Two weeks ago, Al-Nassr were mathematically ruled out of the race to achieve AFC Champions League Elite qualification after their 1-1 draw with Al-Taawoun, as second-placed Al-Hilal gained a seven-point lead with two games left. However, Al-Nassr's win by default has now put them on 70 points, just two points off the last place for AFC Champions League Elite qualification.  </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ronaldo and Co will be in action for the last time this season when they take on Al-Fateh on Monday, May 26. To achieve AFC Champions League Elite qualification, Pioli's side will have to get a win and hope that Al-Hilal will lose, as a draw for Mohammad Al-Shalhoub's side would be enough to secure second place via goal difference.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR?

Hope rekindled for Cristiano Ronaldo! Al-Nassr win appeal against Al-Orouba for fielding ineligible player to move back in sight of AFC Champions League Elite qualification | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s Al-Nassr have won their appeal against Al-Orouba for fielding an ineligible player in their 2-1 Saudi Pro League loss.