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Ronaldo magic carries Portugal through

by malinga
November 17, 2024 1:05 am 0 comment 528 views

Cristiano Ronaldo’s superb bicycle kick helped Portugal reach the Nations League quarter-finals with a thumping win against Poland.

With Portugal 4-0 up in the final few minutes, Ronaldo acrobatically fired home at the far post for his second of the game.

All five Portugal goals were scored in a dominant second-half display, with Rafael Leao getting the ball rolling when he headed in the opener.

The hosts were then awarded a penalty following a foul by Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior inside the box and Ronaldo stepped up to coolly send the spot-kick down the middle.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes grabbed a fine third, driving a fierce strike in off the underside of the bar, before Chelsea winger Pedro Neto wrapped up the big win with a powerful strike inside the near post.

Dominik Marczuk grabbed a late consolation for Poland but it did little to quell the celebrations from the Portugal fans following their superb second-half showing.

The two goals for Ronaldo continued his excellent form in the competition, having now scored five goals in five Nations League games.

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