Portugal don book their place for World Cup Round of 16 after dem fight back beat Croatia 2-1 for one dramatic match wey happen for Toronto.
Cristiano Ronaldo score from penalty before substitute Goncalo Ramos use late header give Portugal victory, as dem now go face Spain for next round, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Portugal turn am around after Croatia first score
Croatia come out stronger after halftime and dem finally break deadlock for 53rd minute. Ivan Perisic control better cross from Josip Stanisic before e fire low shot pass goalkeeper Diogo Costa to put Croatia ahead.
Few minutes later, Croatia think say dem don score second goal, but offside spoil the celebration after Nikola Vlasic no return onside before e pass ball give Igor Matanovic.
Portugal no waste time respond. Rafael Leao nearly equalise with one beautiful curling shot wey hit crossbar, while Ronaldo own goal no count because offside catch am.
For 68th minute, VAR check one foul inside Croatia box after Vlasic drag Renato Veiga during corner kick. Referee point to penalty spot and Ronaldo coolly convert am to make am 1-1.
Croatia still create plenty chances after that. Diogo Costa make brilliant save push Mateo Kovacic shot hit post before e stop Matanovic from close range. Petar Sucic even think say e don score winner, but offside flag show again.
Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos carry Portugal enter next round
As match dey reach ending, Mario Pasalic miss one clear header, and Portugal quickly punish that mistake.
Deep inside stoppage time, Rafael Leao send perfect cross enter box and Goncalo Ramos jump pass defender head the ball enter net to give Portugal dramatic late winner.
Croatia still manage put ball for net through Josko Gvardiol during added time, but VAR cancel the goal after officials confirm say Pasalic dey offside during the build-up.
Apart from the victory, Ronaldo still write another history. Before kickoff, the Portugal captain become the first footballer wey don reach 41 years to play World Cup knockout match.
The penalty also become Ronaldo first-ever goal for World Cup knockout stage after nine appearances. Na him third goal for this tournament and another big achievement for the football legend.
For Croatia side, this fit be Luka Modric last World Cup match as the veteran midfielder no fit help his country stage another comeback.
Ivan Perisic still make history after e become Croatia highest World Cup goalscorer with seven goals, passing Davor Suker.
Portugal also dedicate the victory to the memory of former teammate Diogo Jota as dem continue their dream to win their first-ever World Cup trophy.
After final whistle, Ronaldo collect Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match award and dedicate the win to Jota.
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Last Updated on July 3, 2026 7:36 am by Hitvibz Media
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