A late VAR check awarded Portugal a controversial penalty after Jose Maria Gimenez was adjudged to have handled the ball while falling. With Ronaldo already substituted, Fernandes converted from the spot to seal the win.
Bruno Fernandes whipped a cross into the box that seemingly glanced off Cristiano Ronaldo’s head into the net. While Ronaldo celebrated it as his own, technology later confirmed he did not touch the ball, and the goal was officially credited to Fernandes. [Group H]Portugal Vs Uruguay
Portugal secured their place in the 2022 World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay at Lusail Stadium on November 28, 2022. Mon, Nov 28 Portugal won! Match Overview Portugal 2 - 0 Uruguay. Scorer: Bruno Fernandes scored both goals (54', 90+3' PK). A late VAR check awarded Portugal a controversial
Portugal became the third team to qualify for the Round of 16. For Uruguay, the loss left them needing a win in their final group match to advance. Key Moments & Controversies While Ronaldo celebrated it as his own, technology
The match was briefly halted in the 51st minute when a pitch invader carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a "Save Ukraine" shirt ran onto the field. Match Statistics Possession Shots (on target) Accurate Passes Yellow Cards Source: FOX Sports , Reuters Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports Portugal 2-0 Uruguay (Nov 28, 2022) Final Score - ESPN
Rodrigo Bentancur nearly scored a spectacular solo goal in the first half but was denied by Diogo Costa . In the second half, substitute Maxi Gomez hit the post, and Luis Suárez fired into the side netting as Uruguay desperately searched for an equalizer.