Confederations Cup-2017: Ronaldo brought Portugal’s win over Russia

The reigning Champions, the Portuguese beat Russia and made application for the semi-finals of the confederations Cup.

The key moment of the match came in the eighth minute – Guerreiro delivered a cross from the left flank, and came running to the far post Cristiano Ronaldo shot from the second stage printed Akinfeev, who conducted one hundredth match for the national team of Russia.

Before the break to double the advantage, Portugal could all the same Ronaldo, but Akinfeev pulled the blow of the striker of real Madrid. Russia in the first half, nothing memorable – the hosts of the confederations Cup barely reached the opposition penalty area, not to mention the dangerous aspects.

In the second half, the team still rarely observed attacking actions. The Portuguese efforts of Silva and Ronaldo could go forward, Russia responded the timid attempts to open the defense of Europe’s best teams.

At the end of the match wards Stanislaus cherchesova were able to gain a foothold near the penalty area of Portugal. The most real chance to equalise in the second minute of stoppage time missed Djikia, but head over the crossbar.

Russia — Portugal 0:1
Goal: Ronaldo, 8

Russia: Akinfeev — Shishkin (Erokhin, 46), Vasin, Djikia, Kudryashov (Hust, 84), Zhirkov — Samedov, Glushakov, Golovin, Kombarov (Snake, 68) — Smolov
Portugal: Patrício — Cedric, Pepe, Alves, Guerreiro (Eliseu, 66), Carvalho, Gomes, Adrien (Pereira 82) — A. Silva (Martins, 78), Ronaldo B. Silva
Preventions: Glushakov, Djikia, Samedov Pepe, B. Silva

Standings: Portugal – 4, Russia – 3, Mexico – 1 New Zealand – 0.

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