Bruno Fernandes double sends Portugal into last 16

It was not an easy ride for Portugal against a Uruguay side who created plenty of chances but could not put them away
Bruno Fernandes double sends Portugal into last 16

ON THE SPOT: Portugal's Bruno Fernandes scores his side's second goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup Group H game against Uruguay. Pic: AP Photo/Petr David Josek

PORTUGAL 2 (Fernandes 54, 90+3 pen) URUGUAY 0 

Wherever he goes, Cristiano Ronaldo divides opinions, and even those present in the Lusail Stadium on Monday night could not agree on whether he or Bruno Fernandes scored the first goal in a victory that saw Portugal through to the last 16.

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