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Portugal kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a home win over Croatia. The Iberians prevailed 2:1 against Zlatko Dalic's side on Thursday evening. Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo also ended his goal drought in the national team jersey.
The thousands of soccer fans at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon were treated to a fast-paced opening period, although it was the home side who pressed for the first goal. And Roberto Martinez's team deservedly took the lead in the 7th minute of the game with a goal from Diogo Dalot.
The spell is broken
Just under half an hour later, it was superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (34) who finally scored again after his goalless European Championship campaign. The striker, who is under contract with Al-Nassr, took Nuno Mendes' perfectly played cross directly and increased the score to 2:0 with a volley.
Shortly before the break, Dalot (41) steered the ball into the goal again - but this time into his own net. The Iberians went into the break with a narrow lead. From which the Portuguese also came back better ...
Croatia pressed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but the goal they had hoped for never came. So it remained 2:1 for Ronaldo and Co.
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