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Portugal 1-1 Netherlands. Ronaldo’s late equaliser rescued Portugal at home.

Saif — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 05:22:20 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo has struck late to see Portugal avoid defeat in their friendly encounter with the Netherlands at the Estadio Algarve.

Kevin Strootman had given the Netherlands the lead with a brilliant finish in the 17th minute, but it was the home side who had the majority of efforts on goal.

Just as Swansea City goalkeeper Michael Vorm looked like keeping a clean sheet on his 12th appearance for Orange until the Real Madrid star swooped with three minutes remaining.

Portugal lacked inspiration in the first half as coach Paulo Bento was forced to line up a makeshift midfield due to injuries to several players including Joao Moutinho, Nani and Silvestre Varela.

But the hosts reacted to the goal and pressed on in the second half, getting their reward five minutes before the final whistle when Captain Ronaldo pounced on a corner and levelled with an easy finish.

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‘After so many changes to the initial squad call-up due to injuries I am satisfied with our football and the competitive rhythm displayed,’ Bento told Portuguese television RTP.

The packed 30,000-strong Algarve stadium, located in the popular tourist region of southern Portugal, had many holiday travellers in the stands but those rooting for the home side were made to wait.

Although Portugal reacted after going behind, and Ronaldo had a lobbed goal disallowed for offside, they lacked efficiency up front for most of the match.

‘It’s true we struggled a bit in the first half but, although the Netherlands dominated, there weren’t that many chances. As for our second half, it was class. The goal was a reward for the effort put in,’ Bento said.

The Portuguese still top World Cup qualifying Group F after Northern Ireland shocked second-placed Russia 1-0 on Wednesday. Portugal have 14 points and the Russians remain two behind but now have only one game in hand.

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Pictures : Cristiano Ronaldo vs Panama (15 August 2012)Friendly

derbya — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:04:24 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal in a 2-0 friendly victory against Panama last Wednesday, adding his 36 international goal with Portugal.

Check out his pictures here :

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Pictures: Portugal vs Macedonia – Friendly (May 26, 2012)

Saif Cr — Sun, 27 May 2012 03:31:42 +0000

Here are the pictures:

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Pictures : Cristiano Ronaldo – Poland 0-0 Portugal (29 February 2012)Friendly Match

Admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:21:01 +0000

Being the first team to taste the National stadium of Warsaw, Portugal failed to reach a positive result in a friendly match against Poland that ended with a goaless draw. Captain Ronaldo , however, stated that the team will come to Euro 2012 with the ambition to win. And for that, they still have time to increase their performance level.

The match against Poland was a part of preparation before the Euro 2012, where Portugal entered the “Group of Death” B along with Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany.

“We knew it would be difficult. However, we have to think logically. The group match will be very difficult, but nothing is impossible. We must be sure to win. Mission is possible, but we must remain humble,” added Ronaldo.

To win the group stage, Portugal will also need all the luck they can get, and a much better performance than at yesterday match against Poland.

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