Cavani double pack: Uruguay sends Portugal home

This means that the two superstars of the past decade have already said goodbye in the first round of the knockout phase of what will probably be their last World Cup - after Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo also has to travel home early. His World Cup record is semifinals (2006), round of 2010 (2018, 2014) and group stage (XNUMX).

Uruguay takes the lead after striker co-production The 33-year-old's farewell was initiated in the early stages, with a remarkable interplay between Uruguay's two top strikers. In the seventh minute, Cavani hit a pass over 40 meters wide to Luis Suarez, the Barcelona goalgetter thanked him with a cross and Cavani pushed the ball into the goal from close range with an unorthodox, because it was not optimally hit, header. The lead: Cavani heads in to make it 1-0. © APA/afp / -

After that, Uruguay gave a slightly stronger impression. The two-time former world champion impressed with his usual duel and defensive strength and also made promising appearances in front of the Portuguese goal one or two times. In the 22nd minute, goalie Rui Patricio struggled with a Suarez free kick, and shortly before half-time Cavani shot past the near corner from a tight angle. Portugal tried hard, but they were rarely able to get through against their compact opponents. With the exception of a relatively harmless long-range shot from Ronaldo, Uruguay's penalty area was quiet in the first half. After almost 600 minutes without conceding a goal: Pepe scores against Uruguay That was to change after the break, as Portugal acted more powerfully and reaped their reward in the 55th minute. After a short corner and cross from Raphael Guerreiro, Pepe equalized with a header. It was the first goal conceded for Uruguay after 597 minutes of international play. Eliminated with Portugal: Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. © APA/afp / ODD ANDERSEN

Seven minutes later, however, Pepe failed to clear Muslera's goal kick. Rodrigo Bentancur took advantage of the opportunity and set up for Cavani, who made it 2-1 for Uruguay with a remarkable shot into the far corner. The double goalscorer's working day ended in the 74th minute, albeit involuntarily. Cavani apparently had to leave the field due to a calf injury. Without the attacker from Paris St. Germain, Uruguay's goal threat was over. The only thing left was to get the result over time in the style of a handball team - which was achieved without any major problems.

football

Italy

International leagues

International

hockey

tennis

Winter sports

Learn More

Motorsport

Cycling

Watersports

Favorites

Cavani double pack: Uruguay sends Portugal home

After France, Uruguay also reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday. The South Americans won the round of 2 in Sochi against European champions Portugal 1-1 (0-XNUMX) with goals from Edinson Cavani and will now face the “Equipe Tricolore” in the round of the last eight.

Comments (0)