Bruno Fernandes scores twice as Portugal beat Uruguay to book place in World Cup knock-out stage

Bruno slots residence from the penalty spot (Image: Getty)

Portugal have booked their place within the final 16 of the World Cup after seeing off Uruguay in a good Group H conflict.

Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had scored his second purpose of the competitors 9 minutes into the second-half with a glancing header – just for the purpose to be rewarded to former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes who offered the cross.

Fernandes doubled Portugal’s lead deep into damage time from the penalty spot as Portugal joined France and Brazil within the subsequent stage of the competitors.

Fernandes was denied a 3rd with Sergio Rochet conserving out his volleyed try on the close to publish., putting the publish with one other effective effort moments later.

Uruguay should now beat Ghana and hope South Korea don’t beat Portugal of their closing day of group motion on Friday.

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