Portugal ratings player's vs Iceland2023,Portugal ratings player's vs Iceland euro 2024

Portugal ratings player's  vs Iceland: Cristiano Ronaldo goes missing but Bruno Fernandes steps up to make sure Roberto Martinez's side finish Euro 2024 qualifying with perfect record

Portugal ratings player's  vs Iceland2023,Portugal ratings player's  vs Iceland  euro 2024

During the majority of the match, the veteran striker remained unnoticed, but his former Manchester United teammate helped the Seleccao win.

In a game that was basically attack vs defence on Sunday, Portugal had to fight hard to defeat Iceland 2-0.

After a deft assist from Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes finally broke through Iceland's resolute defence with a fantastic goal. He drilled an attempt into the bottom corner from the top of the box.

After a Joao Felix attempt was fumbled, Ricardo Horta came off the bench to score the second goal, thus ending the match. First, Cristiano Ronaldo tried to shoot it home, but it ended up in the goalkeeper's face. Horta then tapped in the second rebound.

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Although Iceland managed to rally late and hit the crossbar, the hosts had an easy evening's work. With 10 victories out of ten to close out their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, Portugal will undoubtedly be among the favourites at the competition in Germany the following summer.

Portugal's players at Estadio Jose Alvalade are rated by GOAL.

Goalkeeper & Defence

Diogo Costa (6/10):

Barely had anything to do all night until Iceland hit the bar in injury time.

Joao Mario (6/10):

Enjoyed a fair bit of the ball as he routinely drove forward. Wasn't quite able to impact the game in the final third but a strong showing nonetheless. Subbed for Guerreiro.

Ruben Dias (6/10):

A simple night. Dias is simply elite and Iceland had no way past him.

Goncalo Inacio (6/10):

Headed wide from six yards out in the first half but his defensive work could not be faulted.

Joao Cancelo (7/10):

Some superb dribbles down the left flank, switched to the right, and then had some superb dribbles down the right. A class act, who delivered some excellent crosses.

Midfielder

Otavio, the  (6/10):

Early on, a mishit cross bounced onto the post. played well, but he wasn't able to have as much of an impact on the play as he would have liked.

João Palhinha (Rank: 6/10)

a cool-headed midfield player who fills in when necessary. Not the hardest night for him.

Bruno Fernandes: 8 out of 10

scored a great goal from the top of the penalty area, sending a fantastic shot into the bottom corner. Some outstanding passes, since he occasionally ran the show.

Ronaldo: Portugal qualifies for the Euro 2024Bernardo Silva is attacked by Getty (7/10):

contributed an impudent backheel to Fernandes' opening goal and was constantly ready for a pass. He finds space so brilliantly that Iceland had a terrible time catching up to him before his 62-minute substitution.

Ronaldo Cristiano (4/10):

Approached a fantastic opportunity at the thirty-minute point.

Attack

Bernardo Silva (7/10):

Assisted Fernandes' opener with an impudent backheel and was always available for a pass. Finds space so well and Iceland struggled immensely to pick him up before his substitution on 62 minutes.

Cristiano Ronaldo (4/10):

Headed an excellent chance over on the half-hour mark. Should have scored after a Felix shot was saved and dropped to him, but his rebound was saved and Horta tapped in instead. Mostly anonymous.

Joao Felix (7/10):

Such a clever footballer and continually found space in the tightest of areas on the left wing. Couldn't score himself but did everything but.

Subs & Manager

Ricardo Horta (7/10):

On for Silva and scored almost immediately, tapping home after a goalmouth scramble.

Raphael Guerreiro (6/10):

Replaced Joao Mario for the final stages and deflected an Iceland shot onto the crossbar.

Bruma (N/A):

On late on.

Joao Neves (N/A):

On as a late sub.

Roberto Martinez 7/10):

As comfortable as it gets for the Belgium manager. With a perfect record in qualifying, he will be confident of success in Germany next summer.