But he’ll have to settle for a two-goal night and three points, as Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay just went final. Bruno Fernandes converts penalty as Portugal takes 2-0 lead lateReturn to menuBruno Fernandes was retroactively awarded the game’s first goal — after it was initially credited to Cristiano Ronaldo — but there’s no doubt about this one. Fernandes won the penalty by nutmegging José María Giménez before the ball struck his hand, then converted the 93rd-minute spot kick with a stutter step and casual finish.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta kept the set piece low, and Suárez got a foot to it from close range, but his shot wasn’t on target. Another chance for Uruguay moments later as Diogo Costa denies de Arrascaeta. This is getting frantic. pro and local college sports Uruguay came within inches of knotting this game 1-1 in the 75th minute. Maxi Gómez beat Diogo Costa with a curling right-footed shot off a pass from Facundo Pellistri, but it deflected off the goal post and harmlessly away. That’s three times in two games in Qatar that Uruguay has hit the woodwork. Return to menuWriter-editor covering arts and sports Looking for an equalizer, Uruguay is bringing on the cavalry: Luis Suárez, the nation’s all-time leading scorer, and Maximiliano Gómez come on in the 72nd minute for Edinson Cavani and Darwin Núñez. pro and local college sports Rafael Leão, the AC Milan forward who scored after coming on as a substitute against Ghana, is in for Portugal.