Ghana's Andre Ayew equalised in the 73rd minute, but Portugal responded with 78th-minute and 80th-minute efforts from Felix and Leao. A late effort from Osman
Portugal got their World Cup campaign a 3-2 win against Ghana as quick-fire goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao helped them to victory at Stadium 974 in Qatar.
Cristiano Ronaldo put his side ahead in the 65th minute – after leaving Manchester United by “mutual agreement” earlier in the week – with a penalty which made him the first male player to score at five World Cup openers. Ghana’s Andre Ayew equalised in the 73rd minute, but Portugal responded with 78th-minute and 80th-minute efforts from Felix and Leao. A late effort from Osman Bukari made things interesting but Fernando Santos’ side were able to ride out the storm.
Portugal had an early chance in the 10th minute when Ronaldo was sent through on goal by Bruno Fernandes, but Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi was able to smother the forward’s poor first touch. The Portugal captain was denied again three minutes later as he rose highest for a header which he skewed wide.
Ronaldo had the ball in the net in the 31st minute after shrugging off the challenge of Alexander Djiku and slotting past Ati-Zigi, but the whistle had already been blown for a foul on the Ghana defender.Ghana showed more attacking enterprise at the start of the second half, with Mohammed Kudus dragging a shot wide of Diogo Costa’s left-hand post in the 55th minute as his side looked to spring a shock.
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