Portugal 2 Uruguay 0 – World Cup 2022 LIVE RESULT: Fernandes DOUBLE hands Portugal place in last-16
PORTUGAL came out victors against Uruguay and have sealed their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with the victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that he netted the opener, running off to celebrate with it unclear as to whether he met Bruno Fernandes' goal bound cross.
But Fifa officially awarded the goal to Fernandes - who added his second in additional time.
A penalty was given for handball on Jose Gimenez, which appeared to be harsh as the ball struck his hand when he dived in to win the ball.
It was an improved performance by the Uruguayans, who were unlucky not to score after registering several shots on target.
They have it all to do when they face Ghana in their final match of the group stages.
- Kick-off: 7pm
- TV channel: ITV
- Live stream:
- Portugal XI: Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, Mendes, Silva, Neves, Carvalho, Fernandes, Ronaldo, Felix
- Uruguay XI: Rochet, Coates, Godin, Gimenez, Varela, Valverde, Vecino, Bentancur, Olivera, Nunez, Cavani
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Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
31. Nunez attempts to win a free-kick ahead of Pepe outside the box, but the referee isn't buying it.
He waves the Liverpool striker to his feet.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
30. Half hour in and I'm again wondering if there's been a first half goal scored at Qatar 2022.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
29. Fernandes pops up at the back stick to head a deep cross back towards goal, but again the offside flag is already up.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
27. Jon Champion and Ally McCoist have begun early on their anecdotes from years gone by which is normally a good indication of how things are going on the pitch.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
25. Nuno Mendes delivers a dangerous low cross into the area from the left that's perfect for Joao Felix.
The only problem is Bernardo Silva darted into the box and got in its way.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
23. An awkward moment for Fernandes, who goes down after catching his studs in the turf.
There's a slight look of pain on the Manchester United man's face for a split-second, but he soon realises it's not as bad as initially feared and he' s able to continue without treatment.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
22. Sound the Ronaldo backheel klaxon!
That's at least woken the crowd up somewhat.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
20. The Portugal players look momentarily fed up but that might be because they've just heard that Wolves have been drawn away to Liverpool in the FA Cup third round.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
18. Portugal are cranking up the pressure.
Fernando Santos' team win a free-kick 30 yards from goal, and there's no question as to who is going to take it.
Ronaldo adopts his trademark stance over the ball, and then lets fly with a fierce, dipping effort...
...that smashes Vecino full in the face.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
16. Ricochet panic for Rochet!
The Uruguayan goalkeeper scrambles back to his line as Joao Felix crashes an angled drive off Gimenez, but the ball drops on to the roof of the goal.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
15. Sound the Ronaldo stepover klaxon!
The old man still has it.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
13. The corner came to nothing, and the game is back in play - that is until Bentancur crashes into Ruben Neves.
Naturally, Pepe is over demanding referee Alireza Faghani takes strict action, but the Iranian official is (so far) too cute to fall for the veteran wind-up merchant's antics.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
11. Darwin Nunez wins the game's first corner, and reacts by unleashing a primal roar in front of the Uruguay fans in front of him.
It's celebrating a home draw with West Brom vibes if I'm honest.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
9. Ronaldo has the Uruguayan defence on their toes again as he darts in behind them...
...but set off too early, and is stopped in his tracks by the offside flag.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
7. Ronaldo turns provider again, getting up highest to win an aerial duel and nodding into the path of Bruno Fernandes.
The midfielder strides on to the ball, takes aim at goal, and promptly scuff a right-foot finish wide.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay - Bentancur yellow card
6. And sure enough, there's the first yellow card, shown to Rodrigo Bentancur for leaving one on Ruben Dias right underneath the nose of the linesman on this near side.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
5. Uruguay are flying in with some hefty challenges already.
I suppose if any of these group games was destined to be known as 'the battle of...' it was going to be this one.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
4. A remarkable set-up from Ronaldo, who manages to find strength and accuracy in a chested lay-off to William Carvalho.
The midfielder takes on the invite full on the volley, but is off target with the effort.
Portugal 0-0 Uruguay
2. Maybe Uruguay are going to have a go tonight. That's certainly the case if the start by Olivera is anything to go by.
The left-back bursts forward, exchanges a one-two with Cavani, and slices a fierce one wide from the edge of the box. Intent.
Kick-off - Portugal v Uruguay
1. Uruguay get this evening's contest underway - in their changed strip of all white - and it takes Gimenez just nine seconds to give away possession with a terrible pass straight to Bernardo Silva.
That bodes well.
Here come the two teams!
Lionel Messi was here on Saturday, now it's Cristiano Ronaldo's turn to step out on to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium.
The fanfare isn't quite the same, but the Portugal captain has never been one to play second fiddle.
Unlike the opener against Ghana, the 37-year-old manages to keep his emotions in check during his country's national anthem.
If only, the Uruguay anthem is so calmly observed. Instead, Godin, Cavani and co. belt it out and leave everyone inside the stadium pumped up.
It's about time too. The football comes next.
How they stand in H
Portugal have only played one game, but lead the way at the top of the table from Ghana on goal difference.
Another win would seal the Selecao's place in the Last 16 while defeat for Uruguay would leave them needing to win their grudge match with the Black Stars on Friday.
A win for La Celeste, however, and it's all to play for going into the final round of games.
Credit: Fifa.com No substitute for experience
There may be no Luis Suarez in the starting line-ups this evening, but there's still a wealth of experience in both sides.
Between them, starters Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Godin and Edinson Cavani are more than 149 years of age.
Credit: @Squawka Twitter United youngster Pellistri among subs
1 Muslera, 12 Sosa, 7 De la Cruz, 8 Pellistri, 9 Suarez, 10 De Arrascaeta, 14 Torreira, 17 Vina, 20 Torres, 22 Cacares, 24 Canobbio, 25 Ugarte. 26 Rodriguez
No Suarez for La Celeste
Luis Suarez drops out as coach Diego Alonso also makes three changes following Uruguay's first group game.
From the 0-0 draw with South Korea, Martin Caceres and Facundo Pellistri also drop out.
In for the South Americans come Edinson Cavani, Sebastian Coates and Guillermo Varela.
Diego captains the team with Liverpool's Darwin Nunez alongside Cavani in attack.
Uruguay (3-5-2): 23 Rochet; 19 Coates, 3 Godin, 2 Gimenez; 13 Varela, 15 Valverde, 5 Vecino, 6 Bentancur, 16 Olivera, 11 Nunez, 21 Cavani
