Portugal has been quite the disappointment in Euro 2016, failing to bag any victories thus far. Their frustrating performances continued against Hungary in their final Group F match with midfielder Zoltan Gera netting a stunner to give his team the lead in the first half. However, that did not stop Fernando Santos' men from giving up.
In the 41st minute, captain Cristiano Ronaldo made a stunning pass to teammate Nani, who equalized the scoreline right before the first half came to an end. The Real Madrid striker had the chance to shoot himself but instead picked out Nani's run with a sumptuous pass that completely wrecked three Hungarian defenders. Nani then finished the job with a low shot inside Kiraly’s near post.
However, the second half did not start well for Portugal, as Hungary quickly took the lead with a free kick goal. Yet, Ronaldo stepped up to the plate, netting an impressive backheel goal in the 49th minute.
Fans took Twitter to react to Ronaldo's brilliant pass and goal:
Ronaldo scores a goal, he celebrates like he's scored a goal. Ronaldo provides an assist, he celebrates like he's scored a goal.
— Tom (@automatom) June 22, 2016
4 - Players to score or assist a goal in each of the last four EURO's:
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) June 22, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo
Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Regulars.
Ronaldo when he wants to actually can be much more effective, hes just selfish. Look at that assist. Its so annoying man.
— . (@SharifJr_) June 22, 2016
Fun fact: would that exact same assist from Ronaldo have come from Iniesta, everyone would go bonkers! #Euro2016 #por #hun
— Celwin Frenzen (@CelwinFrenzen) June 22, 2016
Ronaldo with an unbelievable assist. Who will assist him ???
— Ser Dali (@OnkeDali) June 22, 2016
Ronaldo makes a beautiful pass/assist.... twitter still says hes the worst human ever.... OKE
— Nick (@Nick28T) June 22, 2016
Anyone fancy seeing that Ronaldo goal again?
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) June 22, 2016
Such a sweet finish. pic.twitter.com/tm3k1670oT
Just seen what I think might be goal of the tournament a back heel volley by Ronaldo
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) June 22, 2016
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