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Ronaldo Scores as Portugal Beats Croatia 2-1 in Dramatic World Cup Knockout

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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

What happened

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup knockout match, advancing to face Spain in the round of 16. Ronaldo was substituted late, and substitute Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal. Croatia's late equalizer was disallowed by VAR, and Luka Modric likely played his final international game.

  • 01Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal via penalty for Portugal.
  • 02Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 to advance to the round of 16 against Spain.
  • 03Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal in stoppage time after Ronaldo was substituted.
  • 04Croatia's late equalizer by Josko Gvardiol was disallowed after VAR review.
  • 05Ronaldo's sister said this World Cup would be his last with Portugal.
  • 06Luka Modric likely played his final international match for Croatia.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Ronaldo Scores as Portugal Beats Croatia 2-1 in Dramatic World Cup Knockout
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Portugal Stuns Croatia With Last-Minute Win to Reach Euro Round of 16

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