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By - Javed Baloch | images via Twitter/@FIFAWorldCup | 24/11/22
A penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo and two quick goals from Felix and Leao seal the 3 points for Portugal vs Ghana in the 3-2 thriller on Thursday in Group H second match of the day.
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Ronaldo became the first footballer ever in FIFA World Cup history to score in 5 World Cups as he won and then scored the penalty to give Portugal the lead.
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Ronaldo was fouled by Ghana player Mohammed Salisu in the 65' minute of the game in the Ghana penalty box and then brilliantly converted with penalty with a rocket shot.
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With his goal, Ronaldo also became the oldest Portugal player to score in the football World Cup. He is the youngest Portugal footballer to score in a World Cup as well.
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Ronaldo was also named Man of the Match in the Portugal vs Ghana game for his brilliant performance. He is now the player with the most MOTM awards in FIFA World Cup history.
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In the earlier Group H game, Uruguay and Korea Republic played a 0-0 draw. With the win over Ghana, Portugal are currently on top of Group H.
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For Ghana, A Ayew and Osman Bukari score in 72* and 88* minute of the game, respectively. Ghana had a last second chance when Portugal's goalkeeper give Williams a golden chance who slipped and missed it.
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