Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia
Portugal advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a dramatic match against Croatia, featuring a controversial VAR call that prolonged Cristiano Ronaldo's tournament while ending Luka Modric's.
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Portugal dramatically secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a 2-1 victory over Croatia in a thrilling encounter held in Toronto. The decisive match saw Portugal advance to face Spain in the next stage of the tournament.
The game was marked by late drama, with Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, converting a penalty in the 68th minute to equalize, marking his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout stage match and making him the oldest player to achieve this feat. Goncalo Ramos then sealed the win with a stoppage-time header. Croatia thought they had an equalizer moments later, but it was controversially disallowed for offside after a VAR review, cementing Portugal's hard-fought progression.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: focuses on the new World Cup ball's technology and referee preparations, and Croatia's exit
- BBC: emphasizes the 'Huge Snicko VAR call' prolonging Ronaldo's 'last dance' and ending Modric's, and other team stories like Portugal's tribute to Jota
- AJ: provides multiple match results from various games
- The Guardian: reports on Ramos sending Portugal into the last 16 with VAR drama against Croatia, and other team news like Germany's coaching talks
- AP: explains red card controversies and highlights the US team's 'Country Roads' anthem and local cuisines for fans
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