Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered when Portugal needed him the most.
After a rather tense first half, the Portuguese striker managed to score the opening goal for A Seleçao Das Quinas in the first UEFA Euro semi-final. This was CR7's ninth goal in the competition, becoming the tournament's all-time joint top scorer alongside Michel Platini. The Portuguese striker has been involved in six of Portugal's seven goals of the tournament, scoring three and assisting his team-mates three times.
Moments later, Real Madrid's striker unadvertedly assisted Nani for Portugal's second goal, as Valencia's new signing deflected Cristiano's attempt from outside the box.
Of course, the Portuguese striker stole all the headlines with his impressive jump and massive header skills. Here are some reactions by fans and experts.
Cristiano at the Euros
— Real Madrid Stats (@RMadrid_Stats) July 6, 2016
Most goals [9]
Most games [20]
Most goals/assists [15]
Most SF played in [3]
Most Euros scored in [4]
It's Cristiano Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/4nkLEFIH94
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) July 6, 2016
"Cristiano matches Platini's record!"
¡Cristiano iguala a Platini!#EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/100qRP2XSy
— LaLiga (@LaLiga) July 6, 2016
You Never Ever Doubt This Man. Always Scores when it matters. What a Player. Best Ever. @Cristiano. pic.twitter.com/WPejIGH40l
— MuhammadFahad. (@TheCristianoGuy) July 6, 2016
This game could've been the turning point in the Bale/CR7 balance at Real Madrid. Instead so far it's a reminder of how extraordinary CR7 is
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) July 6, 2016
Three goals and three assists and CR7 is having a ridiculous #Euro2016. Yeah? Really?
— Abhishek (@Abhi_ggmu) July 6, 2016
Cristiano is literally on fire tonight
— Mr.Omar.C.R (@OMAR_CR7_) July 6, 2016
"Here's another look at CR7's jump to score the opening goal for Portugal."
Otra toma del salto de #CR7 en el gol de Portugal.. pic.twitter.com/5B7nbwUWF1
— Xavi (@XaviSol_) July 6, 2016
CR7. He pays taxes #POR
— Paul Vieira (@paulvieira) July 6, 2016
CR7 Airlines.pic.twitter.com/7IP9qkRjuj
— Real Madrid Colombia (@RealMadridCoI) July 6, 2016
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