Portugal 1-2 Uruguay, Fisht Stadium, Sochi(Pepe 55′ – Cavani 7′, 62′) He started the tournament with a spectacular hat-trick but Cristiano Ronaldo ended his World Cup with a booking for dissent as Edinson Cavani stole the show with a spectacular brace. Uruguay were one of only three sides to emerge from the group stage with a 100 per cent record and began in suitably confident fashion. They didn’t have to wait long to take the lead once again. Cavani found a pocket of space on the right and swung a crossfield ball out to his long-term striking partner Luis Suarez. The Barcelona forward delayed just long enough to return the favor with a wicked, whipped cross to the backpost. Cavani still had plenty to do but powered a header in to the front post. It was the fourth time the pair have combined for a World Cup goal. Portugal’s star man was on the fringes of the game as Uruguay’s wily backline found a way to keep Ronaldo largely under wraps. The European champions’ talisman failed to touch the ball in the opposition penalty area in the first half. Cristiano Ronaldo was booked late on for this display of dissent But… Read full this story
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