Match report
Portugal Defeats Uruguay 2-0 in World Cup Thriller
Portugal
2–0
FT
Uruguay
Nov 28, 2022
Portugal secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages by defeating Uruguay 2-0 in an impressive display of football strategy and skill. Bruno Fernandes scored both goals, including a late penalty decision after VAR review, which solidified Portugal's victory.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Portugal 2–0 Uruguay
- • Bruno Fernandes scored at minute 54 and then sealed the win with a penalty in stoppage time (93rd minute)
- • Several yellow cards were issued to players from both teams including Rodrigo Bentancur and Rúben Dias
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both coaches, notably Portugal bringing on Gonçalo Ramos for Cristiano Ronaldo
Lineups
Portugal
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 22 Diogo Costa (G)
- 20 João Cancelo (D)
- 3 Pepe (D)
- 4 Rúben Dias (D)
- 19 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 18 Rúben Neves (M)
- 14 William Carvalho (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 11 João Félix (F)
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
Substitutes
- 5 Raphaël Guerreiro
- 15 Rafael Leão
- 23 Matheus Nunes
- 26 Gonçalo Ramos
- 6 João Palhinha
- 12 José Sá
- 1 Rui Patrício
- 24 António Silva
- 17 João Mário
- 16 Vitinha
- 2 Diogo Dalot
- 21 Ricardo Horta
- 9 André Silva
Uruguay
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 23 S. Rochet (G)
- 2 J. Giménez (D)
- 3 D. Godín (D)
- 19 S. Coates (D)
- 13 G. Varela (M)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 6 R. Bentancur (M)
- 5 M. Vecino (M)
- 16 M. Olivera (M)
- 11 D. Núñez (F)
- 21 E. Cavani (F)
Substitutes
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta
- 8 F. Pellistri
- 18 M. Gómez
- 9 L. Suárez
- 17 M. Viña
- 25 M. Ugarte
- 14 L. Torreira
- 20 F. Torres
- 26 J. Rodríguez
- 1 F. Muslera
- 7 N. de la Cruz
- 22 M. Cáceres
- 12 S. Sosa
- 24 A. Canobbio
Timeline
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6' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardRodrigo Bentancur
Foul
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38' Portugal Card · Yellow CardRúben Neves
Foul
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42' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Mendes · On: R. Guerreiro
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44' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardM. Olivera
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54' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalBruno Fernandes · Assist: R. Guerreiro
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62' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Vecino · On: G. de Arrascaeta
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62' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Godín · On: F. Pellistri
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69' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: Rúben Neves · On: R. Leao
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72' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Núñez · On: Maximiliano Gómez
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73' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Cavani · On: Luis Suárez
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77' Portugal Card · Yellow CardJoão Félix
Foul
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82' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: João Félix · On: M. Nunes
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82' Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: G. Ramos
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82' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: William Carvalho · On: J. Palhinha
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86' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Olivera · On: M. Viña
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89' Portugal Card · Yellow CardRúben Dias
Argument
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90'+3 Portugal Goal · PenaltyBruno Fernandes
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90' Portugal Var · Penalty confirmedBruno Fernandes
Match Stats
| Stat | Portugal | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 603 | 403 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | 501 | 295 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' goal in the 54th minute shifted momentum to Portugal's favor and broke Uruguay's resistance
- ▸ The second yellow card issued to Rúben Dias in stoppage time marked a tense moment but did not affect the final outcome as Bruno Fernandes converted the subsequent penalty