World Cup 2018: Portugal vs Uruguay; 5 Best, Worst and Average Players

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A moment to behold for three; to forget for one

2. Average: Cristiano Ronaldo

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Not a very happy figure in the end

In a game when the spotlight was on him, Ronaldo tried his best to influence the proceedings. However, lack of service in the first half, coupled with some unlucky moments and sturdy defending from Uruguay meant that Cristiano’s impact in the game was limited.

He switched to the flanks, played through the centre, positioned himself inside the box, tried to take long shots and tried to dribble from half-spaces too; but nothing seemed to work against such a well-organized defensive structure of Uruguay. Godin and Jose Gimenez saw off his danger through some good challenges and good defensive positioning too.

Ronaldo attempted six shots, delivered one key pass and completed five dribbles too. He also put in two crosses into the box, but the players were too scattered to get on the end of his deliveries. Maybe, if Bernardo Silva and Goncalo Guedes were a bit more industrious and creative with possession, Ronaldo would have got on the end of those passing triangles rather than having to cover for their positions on the wings.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram
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