The result of the match Portugal vs Spain in the 2018 world cup
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Good afternoon friend steemians lovers of soccer sport. Portugal vs Spain results on Saturday (16/06/2018) ended with a score of 3-3. Hattrick Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal in the first game of Group B in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, after Selecao was left two minutes into dispersal at the Fisht (Fishman) Olimpiyskiy Stadium.
There is no winner in the Iberian Derby between Spain vs Portugal. Thanks to the outcome of this match, while La Roja and Selecao are behind by Iran yanng lead Group B on first matchday. Iran had previously won 1-0 over Morocco on Friday (15/06/2018).
Portugal created a surprise when the game has been running for three minutes. When it Cristiano Ronaldo who entered thin into the penalty box to get contact from Nacho. Referee Gianluca Rocchi pointed to the spot. CR7 successfully execute a penalty kick by outwitting goalkeeper David De Gea.
Spain seeks to monopolize the control of the ball to more than 60 percent. But their goal must wait until the 24th minute. At that time, Diego Costa won the duel with Pepe. While the Portuguese defender fell, Costa made the back line of the opponent silent when his shot urged into the corner of the goal.
Spain looked likely to score a second goal with their dominance, but Cristiano Ronaldo once created the difference. In the 44th minute, he sent a right flat shot towards De Gea. However, Manchester United goalkeeper was unable to catch the ball that looked easy secured.
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Behind 2-1, Spain got up in the second half. The 55th minute, La Roja managed to equalize. Starting from a free kick released by David Silva, Sergio Busquets deflected the ball into the middle of the penalty box when goalkeeper Rui Patricio lost position. Diego Costa pushed the ball into Portugal goal for the score 2-2.
Momentum was back in Spanish hands, and three minutes later they turned things around. The chaos in the Portuguese region led to a wild ball. Nacho sent a half-volley shot that hit the goalpost and then entered. Circumstance turned 2-3 to La Roja.
Fernando Santos tried to change the situation with the entry of Joao Mario, Ricardo Quaresma, and Andre Silva. Although then Portugal took the lead in the ball, Selecao had trouble creating meaningful opportunities. However, all changed thanks to the astonishment of Cristiano Ronaldo.
88th minute, free kick Cristiano Ronaldo sank beautifully into goalkeeper David De Gea to score 3-3. CR7 became the first player to score a hat trick in the 2018 World Cup, and he equaled the record of Ferenc Puskas, 84 goals in an international match.
Portugal (4-4-2): Rui Patricio; Cedric Soares, Pepe, Jose Fonte, Raphael Guerreiro; William Carvalho, Joao Moutinho, Bruno Fernandes (Joao Mario 67 '), Bernardo Silva (Ricardo Quaresma 70'); Goncalo Guedes (Andre Silva '80), Cristiano Ronaldo
Spanyol (4-2-3-1): David De Gea; Nacho, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Koke; David Silva (Lucas Vazquez 86 '), Isco, Andres Iniesta (Thiago Alcantara 70'); Diego Costa (Iago Aspas 77)
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