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Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo take on Uruguay in a crucial World Cup Group H clash. Ronaldo made men’s World Cup history as he became the first player to score in five different tournaments with the opening goal of his country’s 3-2 win over Ghana, and Portugal can qualify for the last 16 with another victory this evening.
Despite Ronaldo’s moment of history, it was Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix and Rafael Leao who starred in Portugal’s opening win – while there was a let off at the end as Inaki Williams slipped after rounding the fortunate goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Uruguay, meanwhile, are on the back foot following their 0-0 stalemate with South Korea. Uruguay hit the post twice and will hope their star-studded frontline of Darwin Nunez, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani can make more of an impact here. Follow all the action with our live blog below, following the conclusion of Brazil’s match with Switzerland in Group G.
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FULL TIME: Portugal 2-0 Uruguay
All through to the last 16
Bruno Fernandes of Portugal celebrates after scoring from the spot
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Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 21:00
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Portugal 2-0 Uruguay
90+9 mins: And now off the post! Fernandes again, strikes the woodwork from the edge of the box! So close to the hat-trick.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:57
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Portugal 2-0 Uruguay
90+8 mins: Portugal pushing for more! Fernandes is denied a hat-trick as Rochet saves his volley at the far post.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:57
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Portugal 2-0 Uruguay
90+6 mins: We are into nine minutes of added time, but that may become more because of that VAR check. The win is Portugal’s though, and it makes life difficult for Uruguay heading into their final match against Ghana.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:54
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GOAL! Portugal 2-0 Uruguay (FERNANDES 90+3’)
Now this one certainly does belong to Fernandes! He takes a hop, skip, and then places the ball to the side of Rochet. Brilliant penalty and Portugal are heading through to the knockout stages.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:51
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PENALTY! Portugal 1-0 Uruguay
89 mins: Ooooh, there is now a VAR check on that Gimenez handball!
It was lovely play from Fernandes. He nutmegged Gimenez, who then touched the ball with his hand after falling to ground.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:48
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Portugal 1-0 Uruguay
88 mins: And those changes have worked for Portugal, as they take control again through Bernardo and Fernandes, who appeals for a penalty after squeezing the ball under Gimenez and appears to strike his hand. Bernardo then has a gap to curl for the far post, but sees his shot blocked.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:48
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Portugal 1-0 Uruguay
84 mins: Ronaldo doesn’t seem to be too happy but Santos needed to make some changes. Can Uruguay go again? Not like that, though, as Valverde shoots over from distance.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:43
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83 mins: Triple change for Portugal, who have lost control of this game and need to settle things down. Ronaldo is among those taken off, along with Felix and Carvalho. Matheus Nunes, João Palhinha and Gonçalo Ramos come on.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:42
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Portugal 1-0 Uruguay
81 mins: Uruguay are getting closer and closer… Varela whips in a lovely cross and Suarez is storming in, but Cancelo defends his front post really well and is able to clear.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 20:40