Portugal 4-1 Croatia: Manchester City star Joao Cancelo scores thunderbolt as hosts earn Nations League victory despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence
- Portugal began their Nations League campaign with a win over Croatia
- Joao Cancelo opened the scoring before Diogo Jota doubled Portugal’s lead
- Joao Felix added a third but Bruno Petkovic pulled a goal back in injury time
- Portugal substitute Andre Silva rounded off an emphatic win by netting a fourth
Joao Cancelo scored a fantastic goal as Portugal kicked off their Nations League with an emphatic 4-1 home hictory over Croatia on Saturday.
The Manchester City man opened the scoring after 41 minutes at Estadio do Dragao and Diogo Jota doubled Portugal’s advantage before Joao Felix added a third.
Bruno Petkovic pulled one goal back for Croatia in stoppage time but substitute Andre Silva netted a fourth goal for the hosts in the closing seconds.
More to follow.
Joao Cancelo celebrates after scoring Portugal’s opening goal in victory over Croatia
Wolves star Diogo Jota (L) celebrates after netting Portugal’s second goal of the game
source: dailymail.co.uk