According to Bruno Fernandes, who scored twice in Monday’s group match, it’s not who scored the opener in a 2-0 World Cup win over Uruguay in Qatar that counts, but who secured their place in the round of 16 of final. with their victory.
The Portuguese international took the lead in the 54th minute when Fernandes curled up from the left in front of goal, where Cristiano Ronaldo jumped high. However, the latter did not head the ball, which nevertheless ended up on the left side of the goal. The goal was credited to Fernandes, who sportingly admitted that his five-time Ballon d’Or teammate could have been the scorer.
On the pitch, I had the feeling that Cristiano was touching the ball I was passing him. But it is not very important which of us scored, but the fact that we defeated a very good opponent, and with this we have already moved on to the next round
– She said.
At the end of the group stage, the Portuguese, who have six points after two matches, will meet the South Korean team, who picked up one point, and according to Bruno Fernandes they will also be aiming for victory in that match and taking first place in the group.
Similar aims have been formulated by Portuguese national team captain Fernando Santos, who also revealed that he has no intention of resting his best players against the South Koreans and fielding a rotational starting team, knowing they will advance.
Our leadership in the group is by no means guaranteed, but we are trying. And not just for Brazil
– added the expert, referring to the fact that the runners-up of Group H will play against the winner of Group G in the round of 16, which, according to the newspaper, will be Brazil, who also won two victories.
