Portugal confirmed a spot in the last 16 after a 3-0 win against Turkey in the Euro 2024 Group F match played at the BVB Stadion Dortmund.
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Take a look at the major talking points from the match:
RONALDO ASSISTS FERNANDES AND MAKES HISTORYCristiano Ronaldo went through on goal with a pass over the top. The 39-year-old however notices the support provided by Bruno Fernandes and squares it to him for an easy finish into an empty net.
This is his eighth assist in the tournament’s history, joint tied at the top with Czechia’s Karel Poborský.
OWN-GOAL BY TURKEYTurkey’s Samet Akaydin passed the ball back to the keeper Altay Bayandir, who was off his line and did not expect the pass. The ball ended up rolling past the goal line despite attempts to clear it.
This is the sixth own goal of this tournament.
BERNARDO SILVA SCORESBernardo Silva gave Portugal the lead in the 21st minute after blasting in the ball from close range after it was directed into his path by a Turkiye defender.
CRISTIANO RONALDO STARTSIn what is his second appearance at the tournament, Cristiano Ronaldo is seeking to extend his record for the most goals in European Championships.
With a goal, he will also become the oldest goalscorer in the history of Euros.
ARDA GULER ON THE BENCHReal Madrid youngster has not been named in Turkiye’s starting lineup to face Portugal. Arda Guler, born on the outskirts of Ankara, became the youngest player to score on his debut at the Euros at 19 years and 114 days, beating Ronaldo’s record with a stunning long-range strike in the 3-1 win against Georgia.
Coach Vincenzo Montella in a pre-match press conference has said that Guler did not participate in the team’s training as he was not a 100 per cent fit.
