Sports News of Saturday, 16 November 2024
Source: www.legit.ng
Cristiano Ronaldo left fans in awe with an incredible overhead kick as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 in a UEFA Nations League clash on Friday, November 15.
The 39-year-old delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice and providing an assist to lead A Selecao into the next round of the competition.
After a goalless first half, Rafael Leão broke the deadlock in the 59th minute. Ronaldo then doubled Portugal’s lead with a cool Panenka-style penalty in the 72nd minute.
Bruno Fernandes added a third in the 80th minute before Ronaldo set up Pedro Neto for Portugal’s fourth.
The highlight of the night came in the 87th minute when Ronaldo connected beautifully with a Vitinha cross to score a sublime overhead kick, sending fans into a frenzy.
Ronaldo doing Ronaldo things 🚲🤤#UNLGOTR | @AlipayPlus | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/qvR0VLXekz
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) November 15, 2024