Portugal imitates France and Brazil. Like the reigning world champions and like Tite’s side, Cristiano Ronaldo’s side qualified for the round of 16 with a second victory in two matches. After Ghana, it is Uruguay, their executioner 4 years ago in 8th, that the Lusitanians managed to crack on Monday evening (2-0). La Celeste, on the verge of elimination in Group H, will have a final to play against the Black Stars on Friday (4 p.m.).
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It is he, the providential man of Portugal at the start of the World Cup. Already a decisive double passer when the 2016 European champions entered the fray, Bruno Fernandes once again showed the way to his teammates to take them to the knockout stage. The result is not illogical for a Seleçao who showed an exciting face in the first period, with a collective game that delighted the spectators of Lusail Stadium.
Portugal – Uruguay
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Uruguay woke up too late
Stifling Uruguay, the players of Fernando Santos obtained many goal situations (3rd, 16th, 25th, 37th), but it was the South Americans who were closest to opening the scoring. After a splendid breakthrough, full axis, Rodrigo Bentancur finally came up against Diogo Costa (32nd). A rare thinning for Edinson Cavani and his family, long non-existent offensively.
Finally, on a cross from Bruno Fernandes from the left side, it was his now ex-teammates at Manchester United, CR7, who thought of scoring his 119th goal for the selection. But the fivefold Ballon d’Or, after checking, did not touch the ball with his head (1-0, 54th). This is the moment Diego Alonso’s men have chosen to wake up.
After the shot on the post by Maximiliano Gomez (75th), Luis Suarez missed the target by nothing (78th), and Giorgian de Arrascaeta stumbled on Costa (79th). On the back foot, Portugal finally took advantage of a handball from José Maria Giménez on a dribble from Fernandes in the box of the double winners of the World Cup to obtain the break point.
Number 8 showed up at 11 meters and showed composure to beat Sergio Rochet (2-0, 90th + 3). And again, Fernandes came very close to the hat-trick (90th + 8, 90th + 9). But his frustration will be short-lived, given his immense performance, which gives Portugal a quiet last match against South Korea on Friday (4 p.m.).
Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay) is ahead of Bernardo Silva (Portugal), Monday November 28, 2022. / World Cup
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