Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 to advance to Group 8 of the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups.

The match had an impressive pace, especially in the second half. Portugal are in first place in the group and have the advantage of reaching the playoffs.

Fernando Santos’ team missed their first chance in the 10th minute with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese leader headed in from close range in the 13th minute, but the ball went wide.

Portugal moved the ball but Ghana defended very well. Fernando Santos’ team mostly threatened with crosses.

Cristiano Ronaldo found the net in the 31st minute, but his goal was disallowed after being preceded by an offensive foul. Characteristically, the guests began to gain yards on the field without threatening.

At the beginning of the second half, Gana threatened to kick Kundus. In the 65th minute, Portugal converted a penalty after a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Team superstar Fernando Santos took over and made history 1-0. The 37-year-old ace became the first player to score in five World Cups.

In the 71st minute, Costa blocked Kuntos’ shot with no problems. Moments later, Ghana equalized with a goal from André Ayew.

The Iberians reacted quickly and took a 2-1 lead thanks to a great strike from Joao Felix in the 78th minute. Two minutes later, the home side usually made it 3-1 thanks to a Leão goal.

In the last quarter, Fernando Santos chose to rest Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix. In the 89th minute, Boukari was untouched in Portugal’s penalty area and made it 3-2 with a beautiful header.

Ghana missed a great chance with Inaki Williams at the end of the match.

Portugal (Santos): Costa, Cancelo, Diaz, Danilo, Guerreiro, Neves (Leao 77), Ottavio (Carvalho 56), Fernandes, Felix (Ramos 88), Ronaldo (Mario 88), B. Silva (Paligna 88)

Ghana (Ando): Ziggy, Amartei, Seydou (Lambtey, 66), Dziku (Semenio, 90+2), Salissa, Baba, Samet (Kyere, 90+2), Partey, Kuntus (Bukari, 77), Williams, A.Ayu (77′ Z. Agiou)