Ronaldo makes history, Embolo hurts birth nation… talking points of World Cup Day 5 | TheCable FIFAWorldCup2022
Remi SulolaDay 5 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup started with Cameroon, one of the five African representatives, getting defeated 1-0 by Switzerland.
It was yet another day to prove his critics wrong. Ronaldo, the game-changer, scored the opener for Portugal from the penalty spot. Winger Kudus Mohammed gave a good account of himself with the assist for Andre Ayew after running behind the Ruben Dias-led backline. He hit the woodwork and was often attacking down the left. Not just Sandro, the entire Brazilian team was full of running. This confirms their pre-tournament favourite tag.Just when it seemed the Serbians were on the verge of sharing the spoils with Brazil, Richarlison came alive.
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