Portugal vs Ghana summary: Qatar World Cup 2022

As Portugal finally defeated Ghana to win the opening game of Group H in a thrilling five-goal contest, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups.

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From the minute the game began, Portugal seized control and nearly capitalised on their early possession advantage

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when Ronaldo was stopped by Lawrence Ati-Zigi and then missed the far post shortly after.

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Just past the halfway point, Ronaldo put the ball in the Ghana goal with one of his normally composed finishes.

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However, the Portugal captain was found to have fouled Alexander Djiku as he twisted on the ball, and the goal was disallowed.

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Ronaldo was brought down by Mohammed Salisu early in the second half, giving Portugal an unexpected chance to score their 118th international goal.

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Ronaldo stepped up to the spot and converted the penalty.The decision to award a penalty was disputed, but as the referee had already made the award, VAR did not instruct him to reconsider.

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Ghana's response was robust. Before escaping down the left and sending in a low cross

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that deflected off Danilo Pereira and fell perfectly for Andre Ayew to turn the ball in from close range, Kudus pricked Diogo Costa's palms.

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It was Portugal's turn to respond this time, and they duly scored twice in three minutes to secure the victory.

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Both goals were masterminded by Bruno Fernandes, who threaded passes through the Ghana defence for Joao Felix and Rafael Leao, the latter scoring his first goal for his country.

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