Cristiano Ronaldo suspended, Bruno Fernandes hat-trick, Portugal advance to the finals
2025/11/16 23:56
[Now Sports] Without Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Ferlandis and João Neves became the main protagonists, with Portugal scoring three goals in a row to thrash Armenia 9-1 and successfully qualify for next year's World Cup finals.
Portugal, having suffered a crushing defeat to Ireland in their previous match, and with star player Cristiano Ronaldo being sent off for assaulting an opposing player, were desperate for a win in Sunday's World Cup qualifying Group F match against Armenia. However, the visitors became their punching bag, and the "massacre" began in the 7th minute of the first half when Bruno Fernandes, positioned on the left flank, took a free kick from a tight spot. The ball was blocked, but Vega headed it into the net from close range.
After breaking the deadlock, Portugal continued their scoring spree. In the 28th minute, Ramos capitalized on a suicidal back pass from an opposing player, cutting past the goalkeeper and slotting the ball home. Fernandes and João Neves then each scored a hat-trick, with two of Fernandes' goals coming from penalties. Gão Ángel
... On the same day, Ireland, thanks to a hat-trick from Berlusconi, including a decisive goal in the 6th minute of stoppage time, dramatically defeated Hungary 3-2 away, securing 10 points and qualifying for the playoffs. Hungary, who would have secured second place with a draw, are currently in 3rd place with 8 points.
Group F
Standings: Team Matches Wins Draws Losses Goal Difference Points
1 Portugal 6 4 1 1 13 13*
2 Ireland 6 3 1 2 2 10#
3 Hungary 6 2 2 2 1 8
4 Armenia 6 1 0 5 -16 3
*Qualified for the finals
# Moved to the playoffs
After breaking the deadlock, Portugal continued their scoring spree. In the 28th minute, Ramos capitalized on a suicidal back pass from an opposing player, cutting past the goalkeeper and slotting the ball home. Fernandes and João Neves then each scored a hat-trick, with two of Fernandes' goals coming from penalties. Gão Ángel
... On the same day, Ireland, thanks to a hat-trick from Berlusconi, including a decisive goal in the 6th minute of stoppage time, dramatically defeated Hungary 3-2 away, securing 10 points and qualifying for the playoffs. Hungary, who would have secured second place with a draw, are currently in 3rd place with 8 points.
Group F
Standings: Team Matches Wins Draws Losses Goal Difference Points
1 Portugal 6 4 1 1 13 13*
2 Ireland 6 3 1 2 2 10#
3 Hungary 6 2 2 2 1 8
4 Armenia 6 1 0 5 -16 3
*Qualified for the finals
# Moved to the playoffs
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