Ronaldo's Portugal Hold World Champs France
12 October, 2020
UEFA Nations League
Result: France 0-0 Portugal
Date: 11 October 2020
Venue: Stade de France
France and Portugal cannot be separated as the countries played to a 0-0 draw at Stade Francais on Sunday evening.
An excellent spell of pressure from Portugal resulted in Bernardo Silva poking the ball through for Cristiano Ronaldo, who prearranged to pull the trigger. However, French left-back Theo Hernandez did brilliantly to throw himself in the way and take the sting out of your shot.
In the 36th minute, Bruno Fernandes whipped a dangerous free-kick into the box from the proper flank. The outstretched Felix got his foot to the ball, but was unable to transform it towards goal. Ronaldo was incensed as had Felix allow ball run, he could have had a tap-in.
Opportunities had been few in number in the first half, however the ball broke kindly for Olivier Giroud in the box. The Chelsea striker reacted quickly to get his shot away, but was unable to keep it down.
Five minutes following the interval, Ronaldo peeled away at the far post to meet up a deep cross in to the box, but he was unable to turn the ball towards goal along with his outstretched leg.
Portugal thought that they had taken the lead in the 73rd minute when Pepe ghosted in at the far post to meet up a deep free-kick in to the box and head past Lloris. However, he commenced his run prematurily . and was rightly flagged offside.
France turned to the bench, with Anthony Martial replacing Giroud. Meanwhile, Portugal introduced new Liverpool signing Diogo Jota instead of Silva.
In the 76th minute, some space opened for Pogba to let fly from distance. There is lots of venom in his drilled effort, but Rui Patricio did well to assemble.
Les Bleus goalkeeper Hugo Lloris ensured the world champions came away with a spot after denying Ronaldo with an excellent save in the closing stages.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za