In a match with few opportunities and low intensity, Portugal did the main thing against Uruguay.
The essential is assured for the teammates of Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal won 2-0 against Uruguay. A success that allows the Seleção to qualify for the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar.
It was however a very closed match, dull, without good play, nor many opportunities: five shots on target in total. Portugal dominated (60% possession) and showed realism: two shots on target, two goals.
Bruno Fernandes as a savior, Ronaldo finished on the bench
Before the hour mark, Bruno Fernandes scored the first goal (54th) of the match on a cross shot. A ball grazed by Cristiano Ronaldo but the goal is well granted in the middle of Manchester United.
At the end of the match, the Portuguese creator causes a penalty, which he obtains thanks to the hand of Jose Gimenez. Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, Bruno Fernandes takes responsibility and offers himself a double (90 + 3).
Black point of the evening for Portugal: the injury of Nuno Mendes. The Parisian defender would have relapsed before the break and was forced to leave his place.
With two wins in two games, Portugal is logically at the top of Group H with six points. Qualification for the Round of 16 is now official. See you this Friday at 4 p.m. for the final group match against South Korea.
For Uruguay, nothing is lost. If he wins against Ghana, second place is then accessible.