Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in birthday celebration, performing as although he had scored but any other objective on the International Cup.
Now not this time.
As a substitute, it used to be Bruno Fernandes sooner or later credited with the objective that arrange Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday, advancing the crew into the ultimate 16.
Fernandes curled in a move from the left that hardly went over the top of the jumping Ronaldo and bounced into the a ways nook of the web within the 54th minute to present Portugal a 1-0 lead.
A grinning Ronaldo threw his hands within the air, suggesting he were given the overall contact, and used to be embracing Fernandes as a couple of close-up replays have been being proven at the giant monitors in Lusail Stadium.
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The objective wound up being awarded to Fernandes, who added a 2nd from the penalty spot in stoppage time after a handball by means of Jose Maria Gimenez.
Fernandes used to be denied a hat trick with nearly the ultimate kick of the sport, his shot from out of doors the realm hitting the submit and bouncing vast.
Portugal, which opened with a 3-2 win over Ghana, changed into the 3rd crew to achieve the ultimate 16 after France and Brazil.
Uruguay has one level from two suits and desires to overcome Ghana on Friday to face an opportunity of advancing.
PEPE’S FEAT
Portugal defender Pepe changed into the second one oldest outfield participant to characteristic at a International Cup, on the age of 39. The oldest is Roger Milla, who used to be 42 when he performed for Cameroon on the 1994 event.
MENDES INJURED
Portugal left again Nuno Mendes dropped to the bottom within the fortieth minute and used to be quickly in tears after maintaining a match-ending harm. He used to be ready to stroll off the sphere unassisted. Portugal’s different left again is Raphael Guerreiro.
