Portugal continued their dominant run in Euro 2024 qualifying with a resounding 5-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, a match that saw Cristiano Ronaldo shine with a brace. The win marked Portugal’s eighth consecutive victory under the management of Roberto Martinez and confirmed their place in the tournament in Germany next summer.
Ronaldo, who is already the all-time leading men’s international goalscorer, added to his impressive tally with two more goals, bringing his total to 127 for Portugal. The match started with Ronaldo converting from the penalty spot and later adding a second with a stylish finish. His incredible scoring ability continues to be a key asset for the Portuguese national team.
Bruno Fernandes, who plays for Manchester United, contributed to the goal-fest with a third goal, while Barcelona’s Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix also got on the scoresheet, all before halftime. Portugal displayed their attacking prowess and built an insurmountable lead within the first 45 minutes of the game.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by veteran striker Edin Dzeko, now find themselves in fifth place in the group and can no longer progress to the Euro 2024 tournament. Their hopes were dashed when Slovakia secured a 1-0 victory over Luxembourg in the same group. Bosnia has two remaining matches but sits seven points behind second-placed Slovakia in Group J, with Portugal being the runaway leaders.
Portugal, managed by Roberto Martinez, has been in outstanding form during the qualifying campaign, scoring 32 goals and conceding just twice. They have secured all 24 possible points in their matches.
The match also saw a pitch invader briefly interrupt play, but stewards quickly handled the situation. Cristiano Ronaldo, who had already scored twice, was substituted by Martinez after 65 minutes, narrowly missing out on a potential hat-trick.
Portugal’s performance in this match reinforces their status as one of the strong contenders for the Euro 2024 tournament, and fans will be eager to see how they perform on the international stage next summer.