Ronaldo Makes World Cup History As Portugal Edge Ghana In Five-Goal Thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo made FIFA World Cup history with a goal in Portugal's thrilling 3-2 victory against Ghana in their Group H encounter at the Stadium 974.

Ronaldo became the only player to score at 5 different World Cup tournaments after goals in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and now in Qatar 2022.

In arguably the most entertaining half of football in the competition thus far, there was a flurry of 5 goals in the second half after the first ended goalless.

Ronaldo's 65th minute penalty set the ball rolling for Portugal and the goal also made him the second oldest player to score in the tournament, after Roger Milla.

The lead only lasted eight minutes as Ghana captain Jordan Ayew got the equalizing goal after great work from Mohamed Kudus to send the fans into delirium.

Their joy was short-lived as Joao Felix restored Portugal's lead with a cheeky finish five minutes later before substitute Rafael Leao made it 3-1 with a cool finish.

The AC Milan forward had only been on the pitch for a minute before he raced down the left flank and slotted the ball past Lawrence Ati Zigi in the Ghana goal.

With a minute left in the game, another substitute Osman Bukari got in on the action with a headed goal to bring a glimmer of hope to all Black Stars fans.

The referee signaled for 9 extra minutes to be added on and with the scores at 3-2, it made for a frenetic end to the heated encounter.

Ghana tried to find another equalizer but it was just not meant to be as the referee blew for full time, sealing all 3 points for Portugal who take charge of the group.

The other Group H game of the day between Uruguay and South Korea ended in a barren draw, leaving Ghana rooted to the bottom.

The Black Stars will need a win against South Korea in their second game on Monday if they are to keep their round of 16 hopes alive as Portugal battle it out with Uruguay.