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Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup last 16The deadlock was broken in the 54th minute when Fernandes' cross was missed by Cristiano Ronaldo and flew straight into the net
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Portugal's midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (R) cleebrates after he scored his team's second goal from the penalty shot during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Uruguay. Credit: AFP Photo
Portugal's midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (R) cleebrates after he scored his team's second goal from the penalty shot during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Uruguay. Credit: AFP Photo

Portugal booked their place in the FIFA 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.

The Manchester United midfielder added a second in injury time from the penalty spot as Portugal moved to the top of Group H with six points.

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(Published 29 November 2022, 02:37 IST)