Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, appearing as if he had scored yet one more objective on the World Cup.
Not this time.
As an alternative, it was Bruno Fernandes ultimately credited with the objective that arrange Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday, advancing the group into the final 16.
Fernandes curled in a cross from the left that hardly went over the top of the leaping Ronaldo and bounced into the far nook of the online within the 54th minute to offer Portugal a 1-0 lead.
A grinning Ronaldo threw his arms within the air, suggesting he obtained the ultimate contact, and was embracing Fernandes as a number of close-up replays have been being proven on the large screens in Lusail Stadium.
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The objective wound up being awarded to Fernandes, who added a second from the penalty spot in stoppage time after a handball by Jose Maria Gimenez.
Fernandes was denied a hat trick with just about the final kick of the sport, his shot from exterior the world hitting the submit and bouncing large.
Portugal, which opened with a 3-2 win over Ghana, grew to become the third group to achieve the final 16 after France and Brazil.
Uruguay has one level from two matches and must beat Ghana on Friday to face an opportunity of advancing.
PEPE’S FEAT
Portugal defender Pepe grew to become the second oldest outfield participant to characteristic at a World Cup, on the age of 39. The oldest is Roger Milla, who was 42 when he performed for Cameroon on the 1994 match.
MENDES INJURED
Portugal left again Nuno Mendes dropped to the bottom within the fortieth minute and was quickly in tears after sustaining a match-ending harm. He was capable of stroll off the sector unassisted. Portugal’s different left again is Raphael Guerreiro.