Portugal and Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo was in happy mood on Thursday night after swcoring his first goal of the season in the club’s 2-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.
The goal against Sheriff Tiraspol goes down in record book as his first ever in Europa league.
The former world footballer of the year took to his social media handle to express his happinness at scoring his first goal of the season.
His post reads “Happy to score and help the team win! 3 important points! Well done lads.”
The Portugal international led the attack for Manchester United in Moldova on a comfortable night for Erik ten Hag’s men as they picked up a 2-0 win and their first points of their European campaign.
Jadon Sancho put Manchester United in the lead with a fine finish, before Ronaldo made it two from the penalty spot.
The football icon was delighted to hit the back of the net and secure the victory.
The victory pushed Manchester United to second on the group E standing, after losing its first game to group leaders Real Sociedad of Spain.