Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t score, but had an assist and was chased onto the field by three people seeking selfies in Portugal’s 3-0 win over Turkey at the European Men’s Soccer Championship on Saturday in Dortmund.
Portugal is thus qualified for the round of 16.
Ronaldo was the center of attention at the Westfalenstadion, as always, but not in the way he might have expected.
The five-time world player of the year set up the third goal, scored by Bruno Fernandes, with a generous pass when he could easily have attempted a shot.
Then there was chaos as three supporters burst onto the pitch at different times to try to take a photo with Ronaldo. He agreed the first time, but seemed unhappy the other two times.
At the 28e minute, seven after Bernardo Silva’s goal, Samet Akaydin attempted a pass from behind that ended up in his own net.
Portugal won its first match 2-1 against the Czech Republic.
A first point for Georgia
Georgia earned their first point in Euro history with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Hamburg.
Video review was at the heart of the action in this meeting. A goal by Czech Adam Hlozek was canceled due to handball.
Georgia, the only nation to make its debut at the Euro this year, then took the lead thanks to a goal from Georges Mikautadze on a penalty shot after a handball from Czech defender Robin Hranac.
The Czechs tied the game when Patrik Schick scored with his chest after the ball hit the post. Schick left the game moments later with a calf injury.
Georgia had a great chance to score on the final play of the match, but Saba Lobjanidze’s shot missed the target just over the crossbar on a counterattack.
Lobjanidze, who plays for Atlanta United in Major League Soccer, appeared to be in tears after the final whistle. He was comforted by head coach Willy Sagnol.
“As I tried to tell him, those who have never tried will never fail. And the best way to fail is to try, Sagnol said.
“Some mixed feelings after the match in the locker room. For the first few minutes, I think the players were a little disappointed because of this huge opportunity, but I hope they will quickly understand that they scored their first ever point in a major tournament. »
This result means that both countries will almost certainly have to win their final match to stay alive.
Belgium and Romania were also due to cross swords at the end of the day.