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Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick saw Portugal qualify for the inaugural Nations League Final, as they beat Switzerland 3-1 on Wednesday night in Porto, MySportDab reports.

Switzerland could've taken the lead on numerous occasions, with Xherdan Shaqiri and Haris Seferović each missing a string of chances.

Cristiano Ronaldo then missed his own big opportunity, as he scuffed his shot wide after Manuel Akanji's pass was intercepted.

Portugal took the lead after 25 minutes, thanks to a smart free-kick from Ronaldo.

The free-kick was awarded despite Kevin Mbabu winning the ball, and without any complaint Ronaldo assumed duty and struck the ball home to put the Selecao das Quinas in front.

The second half began with huge drama, as VAR came into action for the first time.

First, Switzerland appealed for a penalty as Nelson Semedo clipped Steven Zuber.

As the advantage was played, Portugal went up the other end and were awarded a penalty of their own.


However, after a VAR check referee Felix Brych reverted his decision to award a penalty for Portugal, and instead gave a penalty to Switzerland.

Ricardo Rodríguez stepped up, and kept his cool to fire home and deservedly draw the Schweizer Nati level.

In the 88th minute, Ronaldo picked up the ball on the edge of the box and swept home emphatically to restore Portugal's lead.

Just two minutes later and Ronaldo had his hat-trick, as a sublime piece of footwork and a beautiful curling finish sent Portugal into the final.

Watch Hat-trick video;
See;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/06/portugal-3-1-switzerland-cristiano.html

Video HERE

The real GOAT

Messi is quite adorable, but Ronaldo is a phenomenon .
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I respect what Messi has done for Barcelona, but I respect what Ronaldo has done for football

Ororo

Ronaldo single handedly carried Portugal today they didn't get the formation right Felix did not deliver, pepe injured, but when you have Ronaldo in an average team you still have a chance.


BTW

I will pretend as if I don't see that fabulous pass from Ronaldo that Felix missed.
I always wonder when they says Ronaldo is only a scoring machines but he have more assist than the best playmakers in football history.

A rare photo of Cristiano Ronaldo going through his hat-trick archives

Fernando Santos: "What can I say about Ronaldo? All the adjectives have been used. He's a genius. There are painters who are geniuses, sculptors who are geniuses, he's a football genius."

I will always Respect Messi for what he has done for Barcelona.

But i will always be grateful and thankful to Cristiano Ronaldo for what he has done for Football!!!!!

Cristiano Ronaldo is tremendously graced!!!
Arguably the Greatest of all time.

CR7 my man, this guy is a phenomenon, a wonderfully talented craftsman. He makes football an art.

Ororo

Nobody loves this guy pass me I swear

The wonder GOAT have started again o. Doing what the small goat cannot do in his country.

Even at 34 years. CR7 is simply a phenomenon.

The undisputed GOAT.

Isi Ewu.

So sad

Wow ... meanwhile one other dude swallowed 3 goals from Venezuela and then 4 from Liverpool ...

OVA200:
Ronaldo single handedly carried Portugal today they didn't get the formation right Felix did not deliver, pepe injured, but when you have Ronaldo in an average team you still have a chance.

You want to downgrade the other players because you want to lick his arse, ba? No be only average team! Do you know their record in this competition without him?

A real football wizard.

I'm one of his biggest fans. Ronaldo, you were gifted by God

caption what the player is thinking about Ronaldo

the switz player b like " Na wa o, which kind person be this sef"

.. Ronaldo is d best striker no doubt..and he loves d big stage.. but Messi remains GOAT anyday anytime..

Like which kain wahala be this

Messi fans right now.....

Goal expert

That's the definition of a GOAT

They have to feel your impact on both the club side and the national level


CR7

The real GOAT

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A rare photo of Cristiano Ronaldo going through his hat-trick archives

O bois see as he cross hin leg come bend one side nawo so na so he dey transform for house wonders shall never end. See swag abeg, see as he white

Damm dis mdf goat !!! Wat a fantastik playa . Ororo ma guy