Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has stated viewers “noticed one thing very particular” when Cristiano Ronaldo selected to arrange Bruno Fernandes quite than take intention himself of their 3-0 win over Turkiye at Uefa Euro 2024.
File worldwide scorer Ronaldo was bearing down on aim when he squared a move to his team-mate to fit in ten minutes after the break in a win which despatched Portugal by way of as Group F winners.
“An amazing striker will get one on one with the keeper and he seems for an help,” stated Martinez. “We noticed one thing vey particular at present.
“What a terrific instance. It must be proven in academies throughout Portugal, that selflessness – the truth that it’s at all times in regards to the workforce.”
One other present for Portugal takes their result in 3-0 🇵🇹#Euro2024 | #TURPOR pic.twitter.com/FYMYSlcEvw
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Cristiano Ronaldo stats
The help was Ronaldo’s forty seventh for Portugal and his first in 4 worldwide matches, serving to his aspect proceed their good begin to the match after coming from behind to beat Czechia with a 92nd-minute winner of their opener.
Ronaldo is showing at a document sixth version of the finals and has began each video games, though he’s but so as to add to his tally of 130 targets in 208 Portugal appearances.
Defender Pepe additionally grew to become the oldest ever participant to characteristic in a Euro sport when he performed within the win over Czechia. “As a impartial watching Pepe play, you wouldn’t imagine he was 41,” stated Martinez.
“He’s a terrific instance of Portuguese soccer. He’s an expert for twenty-four hours a day – he trains, he sleeps proper. The main target is on taking part in one other 12 months, then one other one. Then there’s a love of the sport and genetics – you possibly can’t purchase that.
“We performed on the identical stage as we did in opposition to Czechia, however this time we scored first. Turkiye began effectively however we stood as much as it and as soon as we’d scored, we managed it.”
One help. One selfie for Cristiano Ronaldo 📸 pic.twitter.com/fXmrJUX7Cd
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Portugal Euro 2024 schedule
Portugal face competitors newcomers Georgia on Wednesday and can play the very best third-placed workforce from Group A, B or C within the Spherical of 16 on July 1.
“Now we may give a number of the different gamers within the dressing room a sport – they deserve it,” stated Martinez. “This wasn’t a simple sport.
“Turkiye have distinctive expertise however we stopped them taking part in. The excessive tempo put it in our fingers, we stored focus and defensive focus. I’m delighted to get the clear sheet.”
