Portugal Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After Dramatic Win Over Croatia

Portugal narrowly advanced to the round of 16 in the World Cup by overturning a deficit to defeat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday in Toronto, concluding a dramatic match.

Croatian player Ivan Perišić opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, but Cristiano Ronaldo equalized with a penalty in the 68th minute. Substitute Gonzalo Ramos secured the winning goal for Portugal in the fourth minute of added time (90+4).

In the round of 16, Portugal will face Spain, who earlier defeated Austria 3-0 in Arlington, Dallas, on the upcoming Monday.

Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, became the oldest player to participate in a World Cup knockout match and the oldest to score in such a stage at 41 years old. He was substituted in the 81st minute, replaced by Saudi club Al Hilal’s player Ruben Neves.