Portugal advanced to the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after defeating Uruguay 2-0, with Bruno Fernandes starring on Monday night. SLInt MORE:
The Selecao made three changes from their win over Ghana, as Pepe, Nuno Mendes and William Carvalho were all recalled. Uruguay, meanwhile, recalled veteran forward Edinson Cavani to partner Darwin Nunez upfront.
That big moment should have brought the game to life, however, the closing exchanges of the first stanza remained cagey and the sides went to the break deadlocked, with Portugal yet to test shot-stopper Sergio Rochet. The changes had a desired effect for Uruguay as Gomez came close to equalising just three minutes later with a rocket from out of the box that rattled the post and Suarez missed the target from point-blank range at the near post a moment later.
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