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World Cup: Felix, Leao Propels Portugal Past Ghana, Ronaldo Makes Record

World Cup: Felix, Leao Propels Portugal Past Ghana, Ronaldo

Joao Felix

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed yet another record as he became the first player to score in five World Cups with a penalty but it was substituted Joao Felix and Rafael Leao's goals that narrowly edged Portugal past Ghana in a nervy 3-2 win at the Stadium 974.

The first half of the Group H clash was forgettable apart from a couple of Ronaldo chances, but it burst into life after the interval as Portugal belatedly began their campaign.

Ronaldo, a free agent after his second stint at Old Trafford ended abruptly on Tuesday, thumped home a dubiously-awarded penalty in the 65th minute after an innocuous coming together with Mohammed Salisu saw the referee point to the spot.

Ghana responded quickly with Andre Ayew poking a loose ball in the box after Kudus was trying to cut back which restored parity in the 73rd minute.

Joao Felix restored Portugal's lead seconds later with a through pass from Bruno Fernandes who was bossing the midfield

Bruno provided the killer pass that opened up Ghana's defence for Rafael Leao to leave Ghana stunned.

Osman Bukari's 89th-minute headed reply set up an anxious ending for Portugal but they survived nine minutes of stoppage time to win their opening game of a World Cup for the first time in their last four appearances.

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2 Senegal 3 6
3 Ecuador 3 4
4 Qatar 3 0
No Teams P Pts
1 England 3 7
2 USA 3 5
3 Iran 3 3
4 Wales 3 1
No Teams P Pts
1 Argentina 3 6
2 Poland 3 4
3 Mexico 3 4
4 Saudi Arabia 3 3
No Teams P Pts
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2 Australia 3 6
3 Tunisia 3 4
4 Denmark 3 1
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1 Spain 3 4
2 Germany 3 4
3 Costa Rica 3 3
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1 Morocco 3 7
2 Croatia 3 5
3 Belgium 3 4
4 Canada 3 0
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2 Switzerland 3 6
3 Cameroon 3 4
4 Serbia 3 1
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2 South Korea 3 4
3 Uruguay 3 4
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