Portugal won three points in the continuation of the 2024 European Cup Qualification. Against Slovakia, Cristiano Ronaldo et al won 3-2.
Competing at the Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Saturday (14/10/2023) early morning WIB, the hosts opened the scoring from the first half. Goncalo Ramos scored the first goal in the 18th minute.
Ronaldo then doubled the score in the 29th minute. A penalty was awarded, and Ronaldo was able to convert it into a goal. The 2-0 score lasted until the break.
In the second half, Slovakia reduced the score to 1-2. Hancko broke through Portugal's goal in the 69th minute.
Portugal then managed to pull away again in the 72nd minute. Ronaldo scored his second goal, making the score 3-1.
Slovaia then scored their second goal in the 80th minute through Lobotka. The 3-2 score lasted until the match ended.
The victory means Portugal is still perfect from 7 matches and has collected 21 points. Slovakia is in second place with 13 points.
The Course of the Match
Portugal appeared to be pressing from the start. The opportunity was obtained in the 6th minute, but Ronaldo's shot was still blocked by the opponent.
Continuing to press, Portugal finally broke the egg. Goncalo Ramos broke through the Slovakia goal, using Bruno Fernandes' pass in the 18th minute. The score is 1-0.
Ronaldo then doubled the score in the 29th minute. Portugal got a penalty after Denis Vavro made a handball in the forbidden box. Ronaldo executed the penalty well, bringing a 2-0 lead.
Portugal dominated the remainder of the first half. Ronaldo was able to get several more opportunities, but failed to produce goals. The score remained until halftime.
In the second half, Slovakia was able to reduce the score to 1-2. David Hancko fired a left footed shot which the Portuguese goalkeeper failed to block in the 69th minute.
However, Ronaldo was able to make up for it with his second goal in the 72nd minute. Receiving Bruno Fernandes' pass, Ronaldo put his name on the scoreboard again, changing the score to 3-1 for Portugal.
Slovakia then got another goal in the 80th minute. Stanislav Lobotka broke through Portugal's goal, ensuring the score was 3-2.
In the remaining time, Portugal had several more opportunities through Joao Felix to Diogo Jota. However, no additional goals were scored, so the score remained until the match ended.