Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 as Gonçalo Ramos scores stoppage-time winner; Spain showdown awaits
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Tom Hindle
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Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a chaotic World Cup Round of 16 match, coming from behind after Croatia scored first. Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot for his first World Cup knockout goal, but was later substituted. Super-sub Gonçalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner to send Portugal through to face Spain in the next round.
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· 3 pulledGonacalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner after a chaotic contest between Portugal and Croatia
Ronaldo scored once from the penalty spot and was replaced by Ramos, who delivered the match's biggest moment
The first half was full of good ideas, but lacking in quality
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