‘Wah bhai iss umar mein bhi goal kar raha hain’- Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo scores late winner in his 200th appearance against Iceland-

On his 200th international appearance, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late victory as Portugal defeated Iceland 1-0 on Tuesday to preserve their unbeaten start to Euro 2024 qualification. On a night when he also extended his men’s international caps record in Reykjavik, the 38-year-old striker guided in from close range in the 89th minute for his 123rd Portugal goal.

The Portuguese striker broke Kuwait forward Bader Al-Mutawa’s 196-cap record in March. CR7  was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a diploma to honor the historic moment, which is the latest in a long line of achievements for the former Real Madrid and Manchester United great. He failed to score in last week’s 3-0 triumph against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after scoring twice in each of Portugal’s qualifiers in March, albeit against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.

In the 17th minute, Pepe jumped above the defense to shoot a powerful header toward the goal, only to be thwarted by a spectacular save from Iceland’s goalkeeper, Alex Runarsson. Portugal sought to apply more pressure at the opening of the second half. Martinez’s squad moved the ball faster and with more purpose, hoping to put the Icelandic defence under pressure. Cristiano Ronaldo had a fantastic opportunity with 20 minutes remaining, but Sverrir Ingi Ingason did just enough to stop him. Ronaldo shot after Goncalo Inacio floated a wonderful pass over the top into his path, and Ingason was ready to challenge.

But he silenced many who questioned coach Roberto Martinez’s decision to bring him up again, scoring after Iceland was reduced to 10 men after Willum Thor Willumsson was sent off. In the 89th minute, Goncalo Inacio crossed for Ronaldo to score, but the goal was first called out for offside before being reversed, and the Portugal captain was mobbed by his teammates.

Ronaldo said, “For me it’s an unbelievable achievement, it’s amazing.” “And of course to score the winning goal, it’s even more special.” The Al-Nassr forward has now scored 4 goals in his last 5 appearances for the national side. Portugal maintains a two-point lead over Slovakia at the top of Group J. Slovakia, Portugal’s next opponent in September, defeated Liechtenstein 1-0 to remain unbeaten.

Here’s how fans reacted on Ronaldo’s late goal

You can’t even sprint 100meters

— Deribb (@Deribb) June 20, 2023

We need to look into your English, my friend.

— NymousS and 347 others (@Urpapadeycrazze) June 20, 2023

Oga go rest, let Ronaldo breathe haba

— Onyia tuchi (@JustusOnyia) June 20, 2023

Can't you see his name?
They hate everything good except fraud…

— 𝐌͠𝐫͠. 𝐅͠𝐚͠𝐫͠𝐚͠𝐝͠𝐚͠𝐘͠ (@derichiesfox) June 20, 2023

Because beating Indonesia is so commendable.

— Kivash Hariram. (@HariramKivash) June 21, 2023

https://twitter.com/Spexcslol/status/1671261475883843584?s=20

messi is 35 won the world cup? messi has been playing friendlies and those clubs are still a better ranking than what ronaldo's going against

— Spexcs (@Spexcslol) June 20, 2023

Delivering tap-ins

— sadiq (@Ensadique) June 21, 2023

Should be worried about Nigeria ? 🥶

— 🇨🇦 (@Jx7cpexdQI) June 20, 2023