Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a Round of 32 match on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to tie the game before Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner. Portugal will now face Spain in the last 16.
What changed
Portugal has moved past the group stage and the round of 32 to secure a spot in the round of 16.
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Ronaldo and Portugal Advance to Round of 16 After Beating Croatia
confidence 100%Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a Round of 32 match on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to tie the game before Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner. Portugal will now face Spain in the last 16.
What's confirmed:
- Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty kick to tie the match.
- Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
- Portugal will play Spain in the last 16.
- A Croatian goal was disallowed for offside just before the final whistle.
- Ivan Perisic scored the first goal of the match.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Sets World Cup Record in Portugal's 5-0 Win Over Uzbekistan
confidence 100%Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead Portugal to a 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan. With this performance, the 41-year-old became the first player to score in six World Cups. The win follows a sluggish start for Ronaldo in a previous match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What's confirmed:
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player to score in six World Cups.
- Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0.
- Ronaldo scored two goals in the match against Uzbekistan.
- Ronaldo is 41 years old.