Ronaldo’s double goal, Portugal in the quarter-finals

Portugal got a big win in their fifth match in the UEFA Nations League. They beat Poland 5-1 on Friday night. In this victory, the disciples of Roberto Martinez confirmed the quarter-finals from the top of the points table of ‘A1’ group with 13 points from 5 matches. The champions of 2019 are the group best for the fourth time and entered the last eight.

The first half of the home match against Poland was dull, boring. But the second half was a blockbuster. Where 6 goals were scored in just 28 minutes. In the end, four goals were scored in 8 minutes.

After a scoreless first half, Portugal took the lead in the 59th minute of the match. At this time, Nuno Mendes increased the ball in the D box in a counter attack. Rafael Liao hit the net with his head. Poland’s Diego Dalot handballed in the box in the 70th minute. The referee blows the penalty whistle. In the 72nd minute, Ronaldo scored a penalty to double the gap.

In the 80th minute, Bruno Fernandes scored with a bullet speed shot to make the gap 3-0. At this time Vitinha gave him the ball. When he got it in front of the D box, he took a strong shot with his right foot. The ball enters the net through the top left corner.

In the 83rd minute, Pedro Neto scored with a right-footed shot from a ball extended by Cristiano Ronaldo. The difference increased to 4-0. Portugal made a great attack in the 87th minute. Entering the D box, Vitinha passed the ball to Ronaldo who was in front of the goal post on the left. He completed his double with a bicycle kick into the net.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the goal. Photo: Collected

Poland also scored in the 88th minute. At this time, Dominik Marzuk scored with a left foot shot from outside the box assisted by Jakub Kiwer. His goal only narrowed the margin of defeat. In the end, Portugal left the field with a big victory of 5-1. Confirmed quarter finals.

Meanwhile, Poland is in the third place of the table with 4 points from 5 matches. Poland will play their final match on Monday night against fourth-placed Scotland on equal points. And Portugal will play the last match on the same day night in the field of Croatia, which is in second place with 7 points.