Football: Ronaldo Hits 75th International Goal As Portugal Reach
Zeeshan Mehtab Published June 24, 2017 | 11:10 PM
SAINT PETERSBURG, , (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jun, 2017 ) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 75th international goal as Portugal trounced New Zealand 4-0 in Saint Petersburg on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.
The Real Madrid star struck from the penalty spot on 33 minutes to fire the European champions in front before Bernardo Silva turned in a second goal four minutes later. Andre Silva added a third on 80 minutes before Nani completed the rout in stoppage time to ensure Portugal progressed to the last four as winners of Group A, finishing above Mexico on goal difference.
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