Portugal booked their place in the World Cup last 16 on Monday as a Bruno Fernandes second-half double secured a 2-0 win over Uruguay.
Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (C) watches the match from the bench during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 28, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Uruguay’s forward #21 Edinson Cavani (L) fights for the ball with Portugal’s defender #20 Joao Cancelo during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 28, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)Portugal booked their place in the World Cup last 16 on Monday as a Bruno Fernandes second-half double secured a 2-0 win over Uruguay.
The deadlock was broken in the 54th minute when Fernandes’ cross was missed by Cristiano Ronaldo and flew straight into the net.
The Manchester United midfielder added a second in injury time from the penalty spot as Portugal moved to the top of Group H with six points.
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Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (C) watches the match from the bench during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 28, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
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