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Portugal 3-0 Qatar: Cristiano Ronaldo extends scoring record in friendly win

Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo overtook Iran's Ali Daei as the men's record international scorer last month

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 112th Portugal goal as they beat Qatar, extending his record as the top-scoring player in men's international football.

The Manchester United forward scored the opener from close range in the friendly at the Estadio Algarve and was replaced at half-time.

The 36-year-old broke Iran striker Ali Daei's record of 109 goals last month.

This was Ronaldo's 181st cap, meaning he has now also overtaken Sergio Ramos as Europe's most-capped male player.

Malaysian Soh Chin Ann, who retired in 1984, has the world record with 195.

Jose Fonte bundled in Portugal's second goal early in the second half on Saturday.

International debutant Rafael Leao, who replaced Ronaldo, hit the woodwork twice - and Andre Silva scored their third in the final minute.

Group A only has five teams, and whichever team is not in action plays a friendly against World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar.

Portugal were knocked off top spot in qualifying on Saturday as Serbia beat Luxembourg 1-0, with Dusan Vlahovic scoring the only goal.

Fernando Santos' side are one point behind the Serbs but have a game in hand.

Line-ups

Portugal

Formation 4-3-3

  • 22Diogo Costa
  • 2Dalot
  • 6José Fonte
  • 13Danilo
  • 19Nuno MendesSubstituted forNélson Semedoat 45'minutes
  • 21NunesSubstituted forBruno Fernandesat 71'minutes
  • 14William CarvalhoBooked at 32minsSubstituted forBernardo Silvaat 61'minutes
  • 23João MárioSubstituted forJoão Moutinhoat 71'minutes
  • 17Gonçalo GuedesSubstituted forJoão Palhinhaat 61'minutes
  • 9André Silva
  • 7Cristiano RonaldoSubstituted forRafael Leãoat 45'minutes

Substitutes

  • 1Rui Patrício
  • 3Pepe
  • 4Rúben Dias
  • 5Nélson Semedo
  • 8João Moutinho
  • 10Bernardo Silva
  • 11Bruno Fernandes
  • 12Lopes
  • 15Rafael Leão
  • 16João Palhinha
  • 20Cancelo

Qatar

Formation 5-4-1

  • 1Al Sheeb
  • 2Carvalho Deus Correia
  • 5Suleiman Odeh
  • 15Ali Al Rawi
  • 3Hassan FadlallaBooked at 28mins
  • 14Ahmed
  • 10Al HaydosSubstituted forAl Ahrakat 71'minutes
  • 12BoudiafSubstituted forAL Haj Madiboat 76'minutesBooked at 84mins
  • 6Mohammed
  • 11AfifBooked at 55mins
  • 19AbdullaSubstituted forAbdurisag Yusufat 76'minutes

Substitutes

  • 4Jadoua Al Bayati
  • 7Alaaeldin Abdelmotaal
  • 8Thaimn Qambar
  • 9Abdurisag Yusuf
  • 13Djebril
  • 16Mohammed Doozandeh
  • 17Fathy Abdoulla
  • 18Al Brake
  • 20Al Ahrak
  • 21Mohamed Ali
  • 22Aissa Barsham
  • 23AL Haj Madibo
Referee:
Fedayi San
Attendance:
15,087

Match Stats

Home TeamPortugalAway TeamQatar
Possession
Home60%
Away40%
Shots
Home27
Away3
Shots on Target
Home10
Away1
Corners
Home12
Away0
Fouls
Home7
Away8

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Portugal 3, Qatar 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Portugal 3, Qatar 0.

  3. Goal!

    Goal! Portugal 3, Qatar 0. André Silva (Portugal) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rafael Leão with a cross.

  4. Post update

    Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) hits the right post with a header from the right side of the six yard box. Assisted by Diogo Dalot with a cross following a corner.

  5. Post update

    Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Homam Ahmed.

  6. Post update

    Rafael Leão (Portugal) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.

  7. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Rafael Leão (Portugal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.

  8. Post update

    João Palhinha (Portugal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  9. Post update

    Foul by Yusuf Abdurisag (Qatar).

  10. Post update

    Corner, Portugal. Conceded by Abdelkarim Hassan.

  11. Booking

    Assim Madibo (Qatar) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  12. Post update

    Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  13. Post update

    Foul by Assim Madibo (Qatar).

  14. Post update

    Foul by Rafael Leão (Portugal).

  15. Post update

    Abdulaziz Hatim (Qatar) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  16. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Rafael Leão (Portugal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Danilo Pereira.

  17. Post update

    Hand ball by Diogo Dalot (Portugal).

  18. Post update

    Rafael Leão (Portugal) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.

  19. Substitution

    Substitution, Qatar. Assim Madibo replaces Karim Boudiaf.

  20. Substitution

    Substitution, Qatar. Yusuf Abdurisag replaces Almoez Ali.

Scores, Results & Fixtures

Saturday 9th October 2021