Portugal versus Spain: Russia 2018, Clash of the Titans
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Spain and Portugal played extremely excellent football with Ronaldo opening the goal account for Portugal four minutes into the match from the penalty spot after he was brought down by Nacho only to see his goal cancelled by a Diego Costa equalizer after 24 minutes. But just before the half time whistle a De Gea blunder gifts Ronaldo a second goal and puts Portugal ahead again at the half time.
The second half opened to a tactical approach from both sides only for Portugal to concede a free-kick at the edge of their box which was converted after a header put the ball right into the path of Diego Costa who made no mistake from close range to equalize for the Spanish side on the 54th minute.
58 minutes into the match and Spain go into the lead for the first time courtesy of a edge of the box strike from Nacho redeeming himself after the penalty incident to bring the scoreline to Spain 3 Portugal 2.
Late late drama as Ronaldo is brought down at the edge of the box by Pique, Ronaldo steps up to take the free kick and he converts it spectacularly on the 87th minute leaving De Gea rooted to his spot to bring the game to a tie and give Ronaldo a hat-trick.
The refree brings the match to a halt and it has truly been an epic game that would leive long in the memory of football fans all over the world.
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