Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 with Ronaldo penalty and Ramos last-minute goal in World Cup
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup round of 16, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty and Goncalo Ramos netting the winner in stoppage time. VAR disallowed a Croatian goal for offside.
Match Overview
In the first half, Portugal dominated possession (69%) and had nine shots on goal, but Croatia's Livakovic and defenders kept the score 0-0. Croatia had few chances.
Croatia took the lead in the 53rd minute: after a quick throw-in, Josip Stanisic passed to Ivan Perisic, who scored between Diogo Costa's legs (1:0). Soon after, Igor Matanovic scored, but VAR ruled it offside.
Portugal equalized in the 68th minute: a Croatian error led to a penalty, which Cristiano Ronaldo converted (1:1). Portugal increased pressure late, and in the 90+4th minute, a Croatian defender lost an aerial duel, allowing Goncalo Ramos to score the winner (2:1).
Implications
Croatian fans were disappointed by the VAR decision and Ronaldo's penalty. Portugal advances to the round of 16 to face Spain.
Other results: Canada 1-0 South Africa, Brazil 2-1 Japan, Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties, Netherlands lost to Morocco on penalties, Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast, France 3-0 Sweden, Mexico 2-0 Ecuador, England 2-1 DR Congo, Belgium 3-2 Senegal after extra time, USA 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain 3-0 Austria.
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