FIFA World Cup 2022, Portugal Vs Uruguay | Highlights: Fernandes Stars As POR Stun URU 2-0 To Qualify For Top 16

Highlights Portugal vs Uruguay, FIFA World CUP 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal defeated Diego Godin’s Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium by 2-0 to become the third nation after France and Brazil to qualify for the Round of 16. Bruno Fernandes was the star performer for Portuguese side as he scored both the crucial goals.

There was no goal in the first half but Fernandes scored the first goal of the match in the 54th minute. The goal was earlier given to Ronaldo but later it was put in front of Bruno’s name. Then Portugal got a penalty in the extra time and Bruno Fernandes scored again to provide Portugal a winning lead of 2-0. He also became the first Portugal playercto win player with two goals and two assists in a single World Cup since 1966 after Jose Augusto and Jose Torres.

FIFA World Cup 2022, POR vs URU Squads

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PORTUGAL

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Patricio

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Joao Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro

Midfielders: Joao Palhinha, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Mario, Matheus Nunes, Vitinha, William Carvalho, Otavio

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao, Ricardo Horta, Goncalo Ramos, Andre Silva

URUGUAY

Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera, Sergio Rochet, Sebastian Sosa

Defenders: Ronald Araujo, Sebastian Coates, Martin Caceres, Guillermo Varela, Matias Vina, Mathias Olivera, Jose Maria Gimenez, Diego Godin, Jose Luis Rodríguez

Midfielders: Lucas Torreira, Matias Vecino, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Nicolas de la Cruz, Federico Valverde , Facundo Pellistri, Agustin Canobbio, Facundo Torres

Forwards: Luis Suarez, Darwin Nunez, Maximiliano Gomez, Edinson Cavani