Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Portugal defeated Uruguay 2-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout stages with one group game remaining.
Portugal advances to the last 16 when Fernandes scores twice against Uruguay.
Portugal dominated possession in a goalless first half on Monday, but Uruguay’s Rodrigo Bentancur created the finest chance of the half, running past three Portugal defenders only to send his shot squarely at Diogo Costa in goal.In the 54th minute, a cross from Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes found the back of the net.
Cristiano Ronaldo had initially celebrated the goal as his after the ball appeared to graze his head, but FIFA determined 10 minutes later that it had actually been Fernandes’ goal.In the 72nd minute, Uruguay brought in experienced striker Luis Suarez and Maximiliano Gomez to replace Darwin Nunez and Edinson Cavani.
Portugal advances to the last 16 when Fernandes scores twice against Uruguay.
Despite Suarez winning a free kick with some acrobatics and Gomez rattled the post shortly after hitting the play, Uruguay were unable to convert their chances.After a VAR review, Portugal was awarded a penalty in injury time, with Jose Maria Gimenez found to have handled the ball as he fell, after Fernandes knocked it past him in the penalty area.
Portugal advanced to the round of 16 when Fernandes converted a penalty. A late strike against the post prevented him from completing a hat-trick.