Portugal beat Uruguay to qualify for the round of 16

Bruno Fernandes (n°8), here with Cristiano Ronaldo (n°7), scored the two goals in Portugal’s victory against Uruguay (2-0), on November 28, 2022. REUTERS – MOLLY DARLINGTON

Portugal’s second match and second victory in this 2022 World Cup. The Portuguese, who had already beaten Ghana with difficulty (3-2) when they entered the competition, were more effective against Uruguay, this Monday, November 28 at the stadium of Lusail. They won 2-0. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring after the break, on a cross shot that Cristiano Ronaldo did not deviate from with a header (54th). At the end of the game, and while La Celeste was trying to come back and had hit the post, Fernandes scored twice from the penalty spot (90 + 3rd). With 6 points, Portugal are through to the round of 16 ahead of their third and final match in Group H against South Korea on 2 December. Uruguay will absolutely have to beat Ghana on the same day to hope to survive the first round.

Bruno Fernandes celebrating his converted penalty with Portugal against Uruguay, November 28, 2022.
Bruno Fernandes celebrating his converted penalty with Portugal against Uruguay, November 28, 2022. REUTERS – LEE SMITH

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