HD Highlights & Match Report: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portuguese side failed to seal the victory in the opening match of Euro 2016 against Iceland
Iceland secured an important point in its first match in a noteworthy global rivalry, doing fighting back to compel a 1-1 draw with Portugal at Euro 2016. Cristiano Ronaldo, who as of now holds the national goals record with 58, tied with Luis Figo for most tops in Portugal history with 127 with his appearance Tuesday.
HD Highlights & Match Report: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portuguese side failed to seal the victory in the opening match of Euro 2016 against Iceland
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However, he was kept in line by Iceland and goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson, who spared his late header to save the draw. Iceland, the sweetheart of the qualifying round that has conquer its impediments of size to end up a contender on the mainland level, counterbalanced Nani’s opener through Birik Bjarnason’s short proximity volley in the 51st moment, and the two sides sit behind Hungary in Group F after one match.
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Portugal may have been the group top pick, however it was Iceland that almost got on the board first. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portuguese side failed to seal the triumph in the opening match of Euro 2016 against Iceland. Gylfi Sigurdsson practically gave Iceland a dream start in the third minute, however Rui Patricio concocted a twofold spare to keep the Swansea winger from scoring. Iceland’s goalkeeper concocted his very own huge recovery later on in the half. Halldorsson victimized Nani with a kick save after Ronaldo set him up with an immaculate cross to the far post.
Subsequent to sending a header wide of the imprint, Ronaldo then whiffed on another chance for Portugal. Pepe served a strong ball over the top, yet Ronaldo missed on his first-time exertion, permitting Halldorsson to swat the ball away.
Nani in the long run made Portugal’s weight pay off. After a huge blend down the right channel, Nani terminated home from six yards out with a first-time exertion in the 31st moment.
Iceland replied back against the keep running of play right on time in the second half. An unmarked Bjarnason volleyed home past Rui Patricio after an immaculate twisted cross from the privilege to make it 1-1 in the 51st moment and score Iceland’s first goal in a noteworthy global competition. Ronaldo had a brilliant chance late on to reestablish Portugal’s lead, yet his short proximity header was secured by Halldorsson, saving the scoreline and match end on the 1-1 scoreline as Portuguese side neglected to seal the triumph in the opening match of Euro 2016 against Iceland. Portugal will play against Austria on Saturday in their next match.