Toronto, July 3 (SANA) Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia, thanks to Gonçalo Ramos’ stoppage-time winner at BMO Field in Toronto on Thursday.
Croatia took the lead in the 53rd minute when Ivan Perišić found the back of the net, putting Portugal under pressure.
Cristiano Ronaldo leveled the score in the 68th minute, calmly converting a penalty after Portugal were awarded a spot kick.
With the match seemingly headed for extra time, Gonçalo Ramos struck in the fourth minute of added time (90+4) to seal Portugal’s victory and send the European side into the last 16.
Portugal will face Spain in the Round of 16.
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