Fernandes double sends Portugal into World Cup knock-outs
Bruno Fernandes scored twice to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday and send them into the knock-out stages of the World Cup alongside France and Brazil.
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Portugal beat Uruguay to reach World Cup last 16
DOHA: Portugal booked their place in the World Cup last 16 on Monday as a Bruno Fernandes second-half double secured a 2-0 win over Uruguay. The deadlock was broken in the 54th minute when Fernandes’ cross was missed by Cristiano Ronaldo and flew straight into the net.
Tite finds in Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar
DOHA: Brazil earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Switzerland on Monday (Nov 28) to progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup - and appear to have found a new talisman in Vinicius Jr in their quest for a sixth champions title.
Analysis:Tite finds in Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar
DOHA : Brazil earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Switzerland on Monday to progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup - and appear to have found a new talisman in Vinicius Jr in their quest for a sixth champions title.
Spain's good run at the World Cup down to Xavi's influence, says Laporta
Spain's winning form at the World Cup has a lot to do with the work Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has done with the players who are on duty with the national team, club president Joan Laporta said on Monday (Nov 28).
Portugal dominate, Uruguay miss golden chance in goalless first half
LUSAIL, Qatar: Portugal dominated with close to 70 per cent possession against Uruguay in the first half of their World Cup Group H match on Monday but it was the South Americans who came closest to scoring in the encounter that remained goalless at halftime.
Fire-fighter Casemiro provides spark to put Brazil through to last 16
DOHA : Brazil defensive midfielder Casemiro took a break from putting out fires to score a scorching goal that sent his side into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Switzerland in their Group G clash at the 974 Stadium on Monday.
Swiss coach already turning attention to decisive Serbia clash
DOHA: Swiss coach Murat Yakin bemoaned a lack of attacking courage in his team's 1-0 defeat by Brazil on Monday (Nov 28) but said he could not be disappointed by a battling performance that gave him confidence for their decisive game against Serbia.