Age, controversy, and whatever else surrounds Cristiano Ronaldo, he is still near automatic at the penalty spot and Portugal is still a major threat at this World Cup.
Ronaldo, 37, became the first player ever to score in five World Cups with the penalty goal, converted after he went down in the box on a tackle from Mohammed Salisu. The call was borderline at best, but VAR didn’t intervene, and Ronaldo didn’t look back.
André Ayew equalized for Ghana on 73 minutes, but the momentum did not last long for the Black Stars. Bruno Fernandes played in Felix just five minutes later to take the lead back, and two minutes after that, it was another feed from Fernandes to Leão for 3-1, sealing the game for Portugal. At 87 minutes, Ronaldo was subbed off, along with Felix and Bernardo Sliva — an acknowledgment that his work was over. A late header from Osman Bukari gave some life to the Ghanaians, but the comeback attempt fell short.
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