Portugal reach the World Cup last 16 after a 2-1 comeback win over Croatia on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal, with reports describing his goal as his first in a World Cup knockout stage. Croatia later threaten to level the match in a chaotic end, including a late effort that appears to equalise. However, the potential equaliser is ruled out after an offside decision reviewed by VAR. Portugal then score the winning goal through substitute Gonçalo Ramos, who heads in at the end of the match from close range. The match is described across outlets as tense and dramatic, with Portugal ultimately benefiting from the disallowed goal and then converting their late chance through Ramos. With the victory confirmed, Portugal advance to face Spain in the last 16, with Spain having already qualified earlier in the tournament.
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in dramatic finish to reach World Cup last 16
Portugal reach the World Cup last 16 after a 2-1 comeback win over Croatia on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal, with reports describing his goal as his first in a World Cup knockout sta...
- Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 16.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal in the match.
- Gonçalo Ramos, a substitute, scores Portugal’s late winner with a header.
- Croatia’s late equaliser is denied after an offside decision reviewed by VAR.
- Portugal next play Spain in the last 16.
Ronaldo scores his first World Cup knockout goal as Ramos strikes late and a last-gasp VAR offside decision denies Croatia, setting up a last-16 showdown with Spain.
Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16. Second-half substitute Ramos rose above two Croatia defenders to head in from a superb Rafael Leao cross as a pulsating match […] The post Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16 appeared first on nationnews.com.
1 month agoSubstitute Goncalo Ramos's headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after Croatia were dramatically denied an equalizer by VAR. The post Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month agoGonçalo Ramos scored a goal in stoppage time and Croatia had a last-gasp effort ruled out as Portugal claimed a dramatic 2-1 win on Thursday and secured a spot in the World Cup last 16. Portugal will now face European champions Spain, who earlier advanced thanks to a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria.
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