Ronaldo's brace seals Portugal's EURO 2024 spot
PORTO, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 13: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates scoring Portugal second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Portugal and Slovakia at Estadio do Dragao on October 13, 2023 in Porto, Portugal. A brace from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal to an entertaining 3-2 victory over Slovakia and qualified for the Euro 2024 finals with seven straight wins from Group J.
Slovakia pulled one back around the closing final stages through David Hancko, but the A Selecao grabbed a third off a tap-in by Ronaldo, who bagged his 73rd International goal after turning 30-years-old. Mbappe had the visitors off to the perfect start with the opener on seven minutes and levelled Michel Platini’s all-time scoring record of 41 goals for the team.
Netherlands got one back a little before full-time as poor defending allowed youngster Quilindschy Hartman to step in and find the net, but in the end Les Blues emerged victorious.Belgium overcame Austria 3-2 in thrilling encounter and also advanced to the finals next June in Germany. Lukebakio came to the fore again after the interval and doubled their lead to complete his brace following substitute Yannick Carrasco’s assist.
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