Ronaldo Misses Big Chances in Portugal's World Cup Warmup Win over Nigeria
Francisco Conceicao scored the 75th-minute winner after Ronaldo missed clear chances and Portugal kept their World Cup preparations on track.
- On Wednesday, Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria during their final FIFA World Cup warmup match, though Cristiano Ronaldo missed clear-cut scoring opportunities.
- Pedro Neto gave Portugal the lead in the 23rd minute, but Akor Adams equalized for Nigeria 14 minutes later; Francisco Conceicao scored the 75th-minute winner.
- The 41-year-old Ronaldo failed to add to his men's-record 143 international goals despite being presented with clear-cut chances in both halves, and he was substituted in the 65th minute.
- Portugal manager Roberto Martinez made eight halftime changes to give squad members playing time before the team's FIFA World Cup campaign begins next Wednesday against the DRC in Houston, Texas.
- Nigeria, which failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, now turns attention to the Africa Cup, while Portugal enters Group competition alongside Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.
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There was a demand for the jersey of Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, following their 2-1 win over Nigeria in an international friendly on Wednesday night. But it was defender Bruno Onyemaechi who was the lucky Super Eagles player to take it home. Onyemaechi posted Ronaldo’s shirt on his social media hours after the game. Ronaldo himself had posted a picture of him and the right-back on Instagram, with the caption: “The preparation is done. …
Portugal won the World Cup rehearsal, but Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo won't remember the 2-1 victory against Nigeria on Wednesday night. The 41-year-old left several promising opportunities. "One evening to forget," writes the British "Daily Mail". The German "Image" headlines in bold letters: "Ronaldo Frust at the World Cup rehearsal." And in fact, it was a performance that is not used to the exceptional player at all...Already in the ninth min…
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