Portugal Vs Uruguay World Cup 2022 Match Highlights: In the FIFA World Cup 2022, Portugal’s team has entered the knockout stage. Portugal defeated Uruguay on the basis of experienced player Bruno Fernandes. Cristiano Ronaldo and Uruguay’s star striker Luis Suarez could not score in this match.
Portugal Vs Uruguay World Cup 2022 Match Summary
Portugal’s spectacular performance in the FIFA World Cup 2022 continues. Portugal defeated Uruguay 2-0 in the Group-H match played at Lusail Stadium late on Monday (28 November). With this victory, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team has made it to the last-16 (pre-quarterfinals). Earlier, France and Brazil have also confirmed the last-16 ticket. The hero of Portugal’s victory against Uruguay was Bruno Fernandes who scored two goals. Although captain Cristiano Ronaldo did not work in this match and he was substituted in the 82nd minute. This is Portugal’s second win in two matches, due to which it is at the top of Group-H with six points. On the other hand, Ghana’s team is at number two with three points. While South Korea is at number three and Uruguay at number four with one point each. Uruguay will now have to beat Ghana in any case to reach the next round.
Talking about the match, both the teams were tied 0-0 in the first half. Not even a single shot of the Portuguese team hit the target. Although he definitely increased his intensity against Uruguay at the end of this half. On the other hand, Uruguay had a great chance to score in the first half when Rodrigo Bentancur came very close to scoring after beating three Portuguese defenders, but his direct shot went to goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Then Bruno Fernandes did wonders
In the second half, Portugal started with a fresh mind. As a result, within the first 10 minutes of this half, the Portuguese team scored a goal. Bruno Fernandes (54th minute) scored this goal for the team on an excellent cross by Rafael Guerrero. However, on one occasion, the last touch on the ball was done by Cristiano Ronaldo and he was also celebrating the goal.
But the goal was given to Bruno Fernandes’ account, which was also justified. After trailing 1-0, Uruguay tried to play aggressively but could not penetrate the Portuguese defence. In reverse injury time (93rd minute) he conceded another goal. Bruno Fernandes scored this goal through a penalty. Portugal got this penalty due to Jose Jimenez’s handball in the box.
This was the starting XI of both the teams
Uruguay: Sergio Rochet (goalkeeper), Jose Jimenez, Diego Godin (captain), Sebastian Coates, Guillermo Varela, Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, Matias Vecino, Mathias Oliveira, Darwin Nunez, Edinson Cavani.
Portugal: Diogo Costa (goalkeeper), Ruben Dias, Pepe, Mendes, Joao Cancelo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Neves, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Carvalho.
