Entering the third match of Group J of the EURO qualifiers against Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Portuguese team set the goal of winning 3 points to extend their winning streak. Therefore, they entered the match proactively with high determination.
However, facing a well-organized defense system of the away team, Ronaldo and his teammates encountered many difficulties. It was not until the 44th minute that the deadlock was broken thanks to midfielder Bernardo Silva.
The duo Bruno - Bernardo combined to bring the opening goal for Portugal (photo: Getty)
Receiving an accurate pass from Bruno Fernandes, the Champions League champion chipped the ball over goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic to open the scoring for the European Selecao.
The goal at the end of the first half gave Portugal a good spirit going into the break. In the second half, they continued to attack with many passes aimed at Ronaldo's position but he could not take advantage.
In the 77th minute, midfielder Bruno Fernandes successfully ran to receive a cross from Ruben Neves before heading into the top right corner of the goal. The gap was doubled for Portugal.
Midfielder Bruno Fernandes was the best player of the match with 2 goals and 1 assist (photo: Getty)
The MU conductor then marked a great match with a goal that sealed the 3-0 score in the 90+3 minute. And it was a superb long-range shot from outside the penalty area. The ball went straight into the top corner of the goal, leaving goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic helpless.
Defeating Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Portuguese national team won 9 absolute points after 3 matches in Group J of the EURO 2024 qualifiers. Ronaldo did not score in this match but he also had his 199th match in the national team shirt and is only short of the historical milestone of 200 when the European Selecao will meet Iceland on June 21.
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