The 37-year-old broke an all-time World Cup document by scoring in opposition to the African giants.
Former Nigeria star Sunday Oliseh has praised Cristiano Ronaldo for profitable a controversial penalty for Portugal in opposition to Ghana.
Following a problem from Mohammed Salisu on Ronaldo, the referee awarded Portugal a penalty within the sixty fifth minute. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner then transformed the spot-kick as he grew to become the one participant in historical past to attain in 5 totally different World Cups.
Portugal received the sport 3-2 as they discovered an excellent begin to their World Cup marketing campaign.
The penalty on Ronaldo proved essential for his aspect’s win. However Oliseh believes not each participant would’ve been in a position to make use of such a minor problem to his profit.
“Perhaps the strikers are getting smarter?” Oliseh advised BBC.
“The Ronaldo penalty, individuals can say what they need about him, however the smartness to attend for that second, to the touch the ball, proceed his leg after which get the contact. That’s complete genius.
“Let’s give strikers the praise for getting smarter. VAR can be a serious cause why this [more penalties being awarded] is going on. Referees can have a look at it three or 4 instances.”
Portugal will lock horns with Uruguay of their subsequent World Cup recreation on Monday. Ronaldo and co will then meet South Korea of their last group-stage match 4 days later.