Portugal Continue Dominance Over Turkey With 3-0 Euro 2024 Victory
Hat-Trick Hero Ronaldo Leads Portugal to Group F Top Spot
Cristiano Ronaldo's clinical hat-trick on Saturday secured Portugal a comfortable 3-0 victory over Turkey, sending them through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group F winners.
The match marked the fifth encounter between the two teams at the European Championship, with Portugal maintaining their perfect record against their opponents. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 15th minute, tapping home from close range after Diogo Jota's shot was saved. The 38-year-old doubled his tally just before half-time, converting a penalty won by Bruno Fernandes.
Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the second half, finishing off a flowing move involving Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva. The goal was Ronaldo's 17th at the European Championship, extending his record as the tournament's all-time top scorer.
Portugal's victory sends them through to the knockout stages as group winners, with six points from their three matches. Turkey, meanwhile, finished bottom of the group with no points and will be heading home.
The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, with the atmosphere electric throughout. Ronaldo was given a standing ovation when he was substituted off in the second half, with the fans acknowledging his remarkable achievements.
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