STARSTRUCK JHON DURAN SAYS HIS AL-NASSR DEBUT FELT LIKE 'PLAYING FIFA' AFTER SHINING ALONGSIDE CRISTIANO RONALDO
- Jhon Duran scored two goals in his first game for Al-Nassr on Friday night
- Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, netted the other goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Fayha 3-0
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Jhon Duran said his dream debut for Al-Nassr on Friday night made him feel like he was playing a video game.
A week on from completing his £65million transfer from Aston Villa, Duran marked his first appearance in the Saudi Pro League by scoring two goals in a 3-0 win over Al-Fayha.
Duran found the net in the 22nd and 72nd minutes before Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo wrapped up the scoring.
Ronaldo's goal was the 924th of his incredible career and his first since turning 40.
Speaking after the game, Duran admitted he had been a little starstruck.
'It feels like I'm playing FIFA Career Mode,' beamed Duran. 'I'm celebrating goals with Cristiano Ronaldo!'
Duran's first goal on Friday came courtesy of a cool finish from 16 yards after he ran at former Manchester United centre back Chris Smalling.
The Colombian frontman ran off to celebrate his debut goal with strike partner Ronaldo, who looked delighted.
The 21-year-old later bagged his second of the night by latching onto a cross from Sadio Mane before lofting the ball over the on-rushing goalkeeper.
Friday's win took Al-Nassr up to third place in the Saudi Pro League, eight points below top spot.
Al-Nassr are also third in AFC Champions League Group B ahead of their final game of the league phase later this month.
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