In the early hours of the 28th, the Saudi Arabia League climaxed with Cron's reappearance, with a precise assist helping Ainas to reverse 3-1 away to Al Faha, soaring to the second place and closing in on the leader Hilal. Ainas won eight and drew one in the last nine rounds of the league, showing the determination of the chasers.
Cron scored twice in the AFC Champions League, and he went all out to create scoring opportunities for his teammates in the league. At half-time, the 38-year-old Portuguese superstar made a clever pass back to Talisca, who capitalized on the opportunity with a powerful shot to open the scoring. Less than 12 minutes later, Brazilian striker Talisca added a second. Although Effaha then equalized, Ainas were better overall, and Portuguese compatriot Odavio Emerson made it 3-1 with a great shot.
