The Legend Responds
With heaps and heaps of unnecessary criticism on Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo last week, the legend answered back the way he always does, by scoring goals.
The Facts Which the Critics Forgot
Once he missed a few chances, the hate brigade was up against him. Just to remind this brigade, Cristiano Ronaldo was instrumental in Al-Nassr winning the Saudi league, in which he scored 28 goals.
Ronaldo Scores Within 6 minutes
Even at 41, it is impossible to keep the great man away from scoring, and his immediate response after a wave of finger-pointing came within 6 minutes of the match against the debutants Uzbekistan, when Portugal met the White Wolves in Group K at Houston.
Portugal’s midfield; difficult to handle for the Uzbeks
Portugal, with their strength in the midfield, particularly with the presence of Bruno Fernandes, kept on making inroads, as the Uzbeks scampered to defend, and by the time the Hydration break came through, the Portuguese were already ahead by two goals, with a goal from Nuno Mendes too.
Ronaldo Scores His Second With A Tremendous Finish
The score became 3-0 when Ronaldo scored with an immaculate finish from a brilliant Bruno Fernandes assist, to score his second.
Rafael Leao Seals It
In the second half, an own goal and then a cool finish from Rafael Leao sealed a 5-0 whitewash of Uzbekistan.
The White Wolves Suffered As The Portuguese Wanted To Make A Statement
The Uzbeks suffered because an extremely determined Ronaldo and his Portuguese side wanted to make a statement. The White Wolves managed by Fabio Cannavaro just didn’t have the answers to relentless pressure from the Portuguese. The debutants tried to stitch a few moves but fizzled out with Portugal strongly vying for the ball. The intent was palpable and too much for the Uzbeks.
Ronaldo Will Continue To Make News
The critics will settle down now, but for how many days is the question. Ronaldo, on the other hand will continue to make news, good or bad.
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