DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo got on the scoresheet as Portugal edged out Ghana 3-2 in a Group H match at the Stadium 974 on Thursday. After a goalless first half, Ronaldo opened the scoring with a penalty to become the first man to score at five World Cups. Andre Ayew equalized for the Black Stars, but Joao Felix and Rafael Leao scored their first World Cup goals to put the Portugal 3-1 up. Osman Bukari made it a tense finish with a close-range header and Diogo Costa almost handed Inaki Williams a stoppage-time equaliser only for the forward to slip at the vital moment.
Ronaldo added another record to his glorious career when he scored the opening goal against Ghana in their FIFA World Cup match on Thursday.
Ronaldo scored from the spot to give Portugal the lead and become the first player to score in five FIFA World Cup tournaments.He scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 and consistently found the next in consecutive World Cups. Agencies
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