Ronaldo’s Late Heroics Seal Portugal’s Win | Fayetteville News

Portugal stunned Croatia with a 2-1 thriller to advance to the round of sixteen, fueled by a late stoppage-time header from Goncalo Ramos and a crucial penalty from 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo — his first knockout-stage goal in a World Cup. Croatia’s late goal was disallowed by VAR after a chip inside the ball triggered an offside call, sparking protests from fans. Ronaldo, who wore a tribute jersey to a former teammate, admitted feeling nervous but stayed positive, while the clash between him and veteran Luka Modrić — once teammates — added emotional weight to the match. Portugal now faces Spain, with both legends leaving their mark on a dramatic night. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f7e29e07df0326d