Cristiano Ronaldo scores two, Portugal follows 100% and runs over Bosnia

This Monday, 16th, Portugal visited the Bosniain a match valid for Euro 2024 qualifiers. Even with the classification guaranteed, the team led by Roberto Martinez confirmed favoritism, maintained 100% success rate and thrashed the opponent by a score of 5-0, with the right to two more goals from Cristiano Ronaldo.

With just two minutes of play, John Felix finished and saw the ball explode against the arm of Barisic within the area. Therefore, the penalty was awarded and Cristiano Ronaldo converted the penalty. Then, at 19′, the number 7 received the ball in excellent condition and covered the goalkeeper. Initially, the goal was disallowed for offside. However, with the help of VAR, the goal was validated.

At 24 minutes, Bruno Fernandes received a great release from Gonçalo Ignacio and kicked hard to fill the net. Shortly afterwards, at 31′, it was the number 8’s turn to serve João Cancelo, who took advantage of Cristiano Ronaldo’s punt and sent it into the corner to extend the advantage. Finally, there was still time for João Félix to score with an assist from Octavio, at 40′. Interval! 5 to 0.

In the second stage, with a very comfortable lead on the scoreboard, the Portuguese team did not maintain the frantic pace of the first 45 minutes. However, despite being ahead, the team continued to play and look for better opportunities in attack, but Bosnia was better positioned defensively.

On the other hand, in attack, the home team didn’t have many chances in the second half. Looking for long plays and reference DzekoBosnia tried, but failed to pose much danger to the goal defended by Diogo Costa. Thus, the confrontation ended with the same score as at halftime. End of the game! 5 to 0.