Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo went on to attain his eighth purpose at World Cups towards Ghana in a Group H match at Stadium 974 in Doha on Thursday.
Ronaldo scored from the spot and have become the primary participant to attain at 5 World Cups within the course of. However, the choice to award the penalty is being criticised by some on social media.
The Portuguese fell to the bottom following a sort out from Mohammed Salisu. The referee awarded a penalty to Portugal and there was no subsequent VAR examine.
There are additionally just a few who’ve claimed that Salisu pushed the ahead from behind, and the referee’s choice was a good name.
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Ronaldo was subbed off within the 87th minute as Goncalo Ramos got here on.
Here are a few of the reactions on the penalty choice:
Controversial penalty? Here’s a controversial tweet
More questions coming in.
Carlos thinks it was a dive
Ronaldo was first to the ball
What is stunning followers is that there was no VAR examine for the choice
Former Manchester United participant disagrees with the referee’s name
Penalty? @PoorEPLreferees thinks in any other case
During the post-match present of the official broadcaster, former Portuguese skilled footballer Luis Figo mentioned: “I don’t think it was a penalty but I welcome it.”
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney had a tongue-in-cheek reply. “I think Ronaldo has used all of his experience as a forward to get that penalty,” the 37-year-old mentioned.