Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr crashed out of the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals Wednesday when they were beaten 3-2 by Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.

Ronaldo, a five-time winner of the UEFA Champions League, hit the woodwork with a first-half header in Jeddah and spurned a golden opportunity right at the death.

The Al Nassr captain, still to win a major trophy in his two and a half years in Saudi Arabia, left the pitch shaking his head.

Frontale, who were contesting their first Champions League semi-final, will now meet Jeddah-based Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in Saturday's showpiece.