Portugal thrashed 5 to 1 Polandat home, and with two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, within the framework of the fifth day of UEFA Group 1 Nations Leagueplayed this Friday, on a day in which there was a strong political episode between Kosovo and Romania.
The team led by the Spanish Roberto Martínez scored thanks to the great finishes of Rafael Leão, Cristiano Ronaldo (twice), Pedro Neto and Bruno Fernandes.
The Poles’ only goal was scored by right winger Dominik Marczuk at the end of the match played in Porto.
With this victory, the team led by the world superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, positioned itself in first place in Group 1, with 13 points and qualified for the quarterfinals.
For its part, Spain beat Denmark 2-1, as a visitor, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Pérez. Denmark’s only goal was scored by Gustav Isaksen.
Despite the efforts of the locals, Spain took the victory and remained in first place in Group 4, with 13 points.
On the other hand, Switzerland drew 1-1 with Serbia; Scotland beat Croatia 1-0; San Marino drew 1-1 with Gibraltar; Northern Ireland defeated Belarus 2-0, Luxembourg lost 1-0 to Bulgaria and Cyprus beat Lithuania 2-1.
Despite the development of the date, the only match that was not played was the duel between Romania and Kosovo because the visiting team left the field of play and the match was suspended, after the local stands, after an altercation between two footballers, began to shout for Serbia.
The internecine war in the Balkans caused irreparable damage to the involved countries. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, although the latter never recognized the emancipation and considers that territorial portion as a province.
This duel for League C had a peculiarity. Kosovo needed to win by three goals to achieve promotion. Following the refusal of their players to continue the match, UEFA will analyze the episode and, if they judge that Romania has to serve a penalty, they could consider the match lost, precisely 3-0.
Source: Ambito
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